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… Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink … against infection from the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Despite its name, this disease is not the same … brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 20 children who get sick, 1 may die. …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … develop antibodies to HIV following infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test for …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … only 1 single family dwelling). If you do not know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local … you notice a change in clarity, colour or taste. 2 common types of bacteria found in water are: Total Coliforms and …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care …
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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 … is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to screen for all the … possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up testing will depend on the disorders being …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … in the lungs include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, … general health may mean further TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and families because … will determine if your child has hearing loss and what type of hearing loss it is. An audiologist is a person who …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against … foods with less sodium Use less salt at the table. All types of salt including kosher salt, sea salt, fleur de sel, …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last … to give informed consent in order for your blood to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your treatment will be determined based on the type of exposure to blood or body fluids and your test …
