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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated … rights, and anti-stigma. Some examples of services available to prevent harms from substance use include: Impaired … Image … Understanding harm reduction Substance use …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender differences Last updated February 14, … Often older adults may not know of local resources available to them. Some older adults may feel that they must … family caregivers (#93b) Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender differences (#93c) Financial abuse of …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … are two ways to test for HIV. One of these is a standard laboratory test done using a blood sample taken from your … antiretroviral medications. Who has access to HIV test results? In B.C., positive HIV test results are shared with …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … family to drink. Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see https://directory.cala.ca for a … of the well, and other factors. Be aware that test results will only tell you about the water quality on the …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … to give 3 sputum samples? It is very important that the results from your sputum test are accurate. Collecting 3 … your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of the sputum bottles Collect your sputum away from …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … induration (swelling under the skin) and tell you your test results. What do TB skin test results mean? A negative TST … deep in your lungs produced from coughing) is sent to a laboratory and tested to see if there are TB bacteria …
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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 … contact your local public health unit. The screening test is very safe and it will not hurt your baby. Soft …
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… parts of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if … File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) skin test . The TST results, your reason for testing and your general health may … the sputum (mucous or phlegm from deep in the lungs) to a lab to test for TB bacteria. For more information, visit …
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… the blood is being taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to screen for all the … all and has one of these disorders. How do I find out the results of the screening? Your baby’s screening results are …
