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… long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide … can vary greatly over a period of 24 hours, short-term tests (2 to 7 days) are not recommended. What are the … Radon testing is easy and can be done with do-it-yourself tests. The cost of a testing device and results is about $30 …
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… a mask that covers your nose and mouth if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to … home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you … the home isolation instructions and by taking your TB medications. You can also help protect your family and …
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… dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you to take before … or tissue transplants Do not share personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny amounts of blood on … the type of exposure and their immunization history, blood tests, hepatitis B vaccine and HBIg may be recommended. …
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… and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for …
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… fatigue, fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice …
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… include: Frequent watery (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) …
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… developing TB disease over your lifetime. However, certain medical conditions may increase your risk of TB disease. … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your … sure you don’t have TB disease before starting TB infection medications. It is also important to understand the side …
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… Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion and surgical abortion. Medical abortion is … another dose. Less common side effects of ECPs may include: Abdominal pain or cramps Headache Dizziness Fatigue Breast … at home or by a health care provider. You can buy pregnancy tests at a pharmacy or grocery store. For more information …
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… a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests positive for arsenic above the recommended level, use …
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… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been … including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a …