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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test results. Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary … series of vaccine. To check for immunity, hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after completion of the vaccine series. …

Lead paint and hazards

… lead, the paint will have a warning label. How can I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by using a home lead test kit or sending a paint chip sample to a certified …

Toxic shock syndrome

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… including complement, properdin, factor D or primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ …

Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… including complement, properdin, factor D or primary antibody deficiencies The vaccine is also recommended, but …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if … long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide an accurate measurement of …

Nitrate in well water

… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … may have different levels of nitrate, so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? … water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or …

Arsenic in drinking water

… water, arsenic has no odour or taste. Only a chemical test can detect the presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine testing for water quality or contaminants. Any well may … contaminants. It is the well owner’s responsibility to test the water for arsenic. Test your private wells …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been … your health care provider. Your health care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal …