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… Some people are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when testing is done if a VRE infection occurs. In British …
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… and not fit to drink without additional treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be …
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… may need to be flushed and water supplies may need to be tested for bacteria and chemicals before being used. In some … need repairing and flushing to remove contaminated water Test affected wells or surface water (e.g. lakes, rivers, … For information on testing your private water source, refer to the list of …
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… 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 …
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… to their infant. How do I find out if I have herpes? Herpes testing is only generally done when there are sores present. … if the blisters are painful or happen often. The antiviral treatments will not cure herpes, but can help to reduce … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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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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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… water, arsenic has no odour or taste. Only a chemical test can detect the presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine testing for water quality or contaminants. Any well may … a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests positive for arsenic above the recommended level, use …
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… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … may have different levels of nitrate, so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? … mouth due to the lack of oxygen in their blood. Immediate medical attention is necessary, as this serious condition …
