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Prenatal ultrasound

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the bacteria before. … If you have symptoms of TB disease, visit your health care provider. Symptoms of TB disease in the lungs include a … If you have TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB …

Emergency contraception EC

… inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected … hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another dose. If … periods If you choose to have an IUD inserted, your health care provider will discuss this with you. Can anyone use …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff infections may lead to serious … if you eat or drink something that is contaminated. Healthcare workers, staff and visitors can spread the infection to … water are not available. If you are admitted to a health care facility and develop symptoms, such as diarrhea, that …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. Your health care provider will know if anything is wrong and may … drops or ointment. When your child has pinkeye, your health care provider can tell you if your child can return to …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… not attempt to feed or touch any wild animals. Take special care to avoid contact with any animal that appears to be … any wounds thoroughly with water and speak with your health care provider. You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a … Report direct physical contact with a bat to your health care provider or local health unit immediately. Treatment …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see … tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are pregnant, or … without medication. When you have symptoms, your health care provider may prescribe treatment, so the infection does …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes … transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your health care provider. How do I get tested? You can get a referral for an HIV test through your health care provider, at a walk-in clinic or by visiting one of the …

Rubella

… a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after … future exposure to the rubella virus. Contact your health care provider to schedule an appointment to get your … have been exposed to rubella should speak with their health care provider to determine if they are immune to rubella. …