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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 … people who have been exposed to HIV will develop detectable levels of antibodies within 6 weeks. In very rare …
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… such as arsenic, lead, copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates have been found in a number of wells … are little or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels can … determine if there is a problem with the water. What if the tests show possible contamination? If contamination is …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure, also known as a fever seizure, … cannot usually be prevented. Fever can be reduced by medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen but this has …
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… . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care … chance is mostly eliminated if you consistently take HIV medicines to reduce the amount of virus in your body. HIV …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and families because … Most hearing loss in young children is temporary and medically treatable. A test by an audiologist will determine …
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… organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines are free … 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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… reproductive organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial … 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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… the body. Serious health problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an … baby has one of these disorders, but it is possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against … eat or how active you are. Many factors including genetics, medications, stress and sleep quality also influence your …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last … health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral medications without waiting for test results. These … is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have …
