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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 … How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and …
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… determine if there is a problem with the water. What if the tests show possible contamination? If contamination is …
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… . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care … 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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… 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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… 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 … result means. When will I get the results from my sputum tests? Smear test results are usually ready within a day to …
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… in the lungs include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, … 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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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 … 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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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated … with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or medications that interfere with your body's use of folic …
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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 …
