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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy … like syphilis, herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral sex (although the risk of HIV transmission is lower) a …
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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 … determine if there is a problem with the water. What if the tests show possible contamination? If contamination is …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care provider … preventing HIV, visit HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV Tests . What are the chances of passing HIV to my baby? If …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … the sputum bottles, ask your health care provider. What tests will be done on my sputum? 2 tests will be done on your sputum: Smear Culture For the …
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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. … Most hearing loss in young children is temporary and medically treatable. A test by an audiologist will determine …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … of the lungs, or you have certain health conditions or medications that weaken your immune system. TB infection … go to school, work or volunteering, but you may need more tests to make sure you do not have TB disease A positive TST …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 … contraception? Hormonal contraception methods include: Oral contraceptive pills (the Pill) The patch (Evra®) … right for you. Does hormonal contraception affect my other medications? Hormonal contraception can make some …
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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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… C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) are available through BC PharmaCare to all … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients … During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to help see how your liver is functioning. You may …
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… heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there … and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for … and floss your teeth every day Use a different spoon to test your baby's food and avoid sharing toothbrushes If you …
