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… if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If … been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What should I …
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… These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important medical information that will help you and your health care … ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down …
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… vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch of vaccine is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because … used in B.C. are approved by Health Canada. Are vaccines tested? Yes. Making a new vaccine that is effective and safe … your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new …
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… and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if they have travelled or had health care …
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… may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli … HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing HealthLinkBC File #49f Wildfire: Its Effects on …
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… How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted … to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your local sexual health clinic. … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… What is Giardia ? Giardia is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the … in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where … in reactive arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have …
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… ? Campylobacter is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood … It is the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a … feces are ingested. Campylobacter live in the intestines of many animals including chickens, cows, pigs, …
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… For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing or contact your local environmental health officer. … is at risk of containing pathogens Samples of your water test positive for “fecal coliform” or E. Coli bacteria. This …
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… Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion and surgical abortion. Medical abortion is … your health care provider will do a pregnancy test and confirm that you do not have a condition that may … at home or by a health care provider. You can buy pregnancy tests at a pharmacy or grocery store. For more information …
