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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or … is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to screen for all the …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of … include: Your health history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … severely weakened by HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … to 2 or more connections, you are a water supplier and have responsibilities under the Drinking Water Protection … ). You should contact your local health authority for further … it is safe for you and your family to drink. Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and … why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … 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 way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing …
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… to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various reasons, including screening for work, school or volunteering. You also may …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? … vaccine? Speak with a health care provider if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided … 2 other types of HPV It is important to have regular cervix screening because the HPV vaccine protects against most but …
