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Tuberculosis TB

… 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 … If you have contagious TB disease of the lungs or throat, you can spread the bacteria to other people, so it …

Roseola

… rises suddenly, sometimes higher than 39.5°C (103°F). The rapid rise in temperature may cause a febrile seizure, also … through saliva and tiny droplets of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they talk, laugh, cough, or …

Young children and their vision

… or changes can be difficult to detect or notice without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent … Bumping into things What can I expect at my child's vision test? Your child can have an eye exam even if your child … eye doctor will show your child the equipment before the tests. The eye exam may check your child's: Eye health Eye …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… and anus. It is found less often on the mouth or in the throat. Out of the more than 100 types of HPV, about 40 of … cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual health … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye … red and green. Your child can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. This can …

Gonorrhea

… the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one …

Chlamydia

… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra (the tube that carries urine from the … you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one …

Rubella

… if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If … by contact with saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs … been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What should I …

Lead paint and hazards

… lead, the paint will have a warning label. How can I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by using a home lead test kit or sending a paint chip sample to a certified …

Q fever

… that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating Headache Muscle … products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected animals do not show …