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… ). You should contact your local health authority for further … a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information see HealthLinkBC … determine if there is a problem with the water. What if the tests show possible contamination? If contamination is …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … include: Your health history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the … and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can …
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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 … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV …
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… clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB … different instructions Do not eat, drink, smoke, brush your teeth or use mouthwash before collecting your sputum Make … the sputum bottles, ask your health care provider. What tests will be done on my sputum? 2 tests will be done on …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care provider …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and … What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and families because …
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… loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various … 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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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? … vaccine? Speak with a health care provider if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 … to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all … Speak to your health care provider about how long you should use a barrier method, even after you stop taking a …
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… is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help … that has been in your mouth Making sure all family members have healthy mouths Bacteria, combined with poor dental … begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” …
