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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … (this can happen in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art equipment like tattoo … The only way to know if you have HIV is to have your blood tested. What is an HIV test? If you have been exposed to …
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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 … What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and families because … contact your local public health unit. The screening test is very safe and it will not hurt your baby. Soft …
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… may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli … water into clean containers and then disinfect. Can I use iodine to disinfect water? Yes, but only for short periods … There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. …
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… The travel destination and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the … not effective against cryptosporidium. Tincture of iodine (2.5%) Add 5 drops per litre of clear water, or 10 … women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect …
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… Vietnamese What is radon? Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas that is released from the breakdown of … symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if … in becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m3), a measure of radioactive decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured …
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… parts of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin …
