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Scabies

… members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and … and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What if I … will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. Topical scabies …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… can improve the accuracy of your test results. Your health care provider will let you know if you can collect the 3 … on separate days. Follow the instructions your health care provider gives you. How do I collect my sputum? To … Collect your sputum in the early morning unless your health care provider gives you different instructions Do not eat, …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to hospital … or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who have travelled … to other individuals, especially in hospitals and health care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing …

HIV and HIV tests

… with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing needles, … 2 weeks. The second type of HIV test is a called a point-of-care (POC) test using a drop of blood taken from your … result is available at the time of testing. When a point-of-care test indicates that HIV antibodies may be present, a …

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 …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s … B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral … hours of exposure. You will be referred to your own health care provider if you need to continue taking these …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… household contacts of someone living with HBV and health care providers. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC … virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be … blood, semen, body organs or tissues Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and … Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … children) of people at high risk Household contacts, caregivers and daycare staff of children under 5 years of …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free … with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …