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Newborn blood spot card screening

… doctor or midwife. What does it mean if the screen is negative? A negative screen means that the chance that your baby has one …
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HIV and HIV tests

… . What if my HIV test is negative? If your standard laboratory or point-of-care HIV blood test is negative and it has been more than 3 months since you may …
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Tuberculosis TB skin test

… you your test results. What do TB skin test results mean? A negative TST usually means that you do not have TB germs in …
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Mercury spills in residential settings

… contact with elemental mercury are rarely associated with negative health effects. Rash or inflammation at the site of … children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of negative health effects. This is because the body systems of …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… information on substances, their effects, early signs of negative impacts, and ways to reduce harm. Avoid fear-based …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… present in an area even if some trees from that area test negative. Is there anything I can do to protect my trees …
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Drinking water chlorination facts

… limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of any negative impacts on human health. The addition of chlorine …
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Shigellosis

… infection. A stool test may be required to ensure you are negative for Shigella before returning to work. Image … …
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

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Financial abuse of older adults

… under the power of attorney. Financial abuse and neglect negatively impact the trust among family members. Adult …