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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … like syphilis, herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral sex (although the risk of HIV transmission is lower) a … following: always use condoms for any vaginal, anal, and oral sex; talk with your sex partner(s) about getting tested …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and … Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see https://directory.cala.ca for a list of …
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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, …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see …
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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 … cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and learning to read. … What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and families because …
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… organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this applies to blood and … only way to know if you have hepatitis C is through a blood test. A positive HCV antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your …
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… is the vaccine given? The typhoid vaccine is either given orally (given by mouth) or injected (given by needle). Oral Typhoid Vaccine Oral Typhoid Vaccine is given as a series of doses in …
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… Plans and epinephrine auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree or grass pollen … to certain raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. …
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… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …
