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Elementary school age children and their vision

… issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye … fully covering the eyes Fit well and be comfortable Have labels with 99 to 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection Not … red and green. Your child can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. This can …

Hearing loss in adults

… People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing … people to repeat themselves or speak louder Have difficulty understanding or following conversations Must concentrate to … (MSP). There are limited alternative funding options available that your audiologist or hearing instrument …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if … are known to have typically higher concentrations. Sampling results from a recent Health Canada cross-country survey of … including some winter months), the detector is mailed to a lab for analysis. The lab then provides the testing results, …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test results. Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… 2 doses at least 3 months apart. The vaccine is also available as a series of 2 doses to people 13 years of age or … the disease before 2004 or The disease was confirmed by a lab test It is important to keep a record of all immunizations …

Nitrate in well water

… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … different levels of nitrate, so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? … your well water for nitrate can be done by a private laboratory. Laboratories can be found by searching …

Trichomoniasis

… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for …

Quit or reduce vaping

… Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and cravings when users don’t … Steps to quitting vaping Understand your vaping habits Understanding when, where and why you vape will help you … or call 1-877-455-2233. Translation services are available Talk Tobacco – A free program for First Nations, …

Young children and their vision

… or changes can be difficult to detect or notice without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent … Bumping into things What can I expect at my child's vision test? Your child can have an eye exam even if your child … fully covering the eyes Fit well and be comfortable Have labels with 99 to 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection Come …

Urethritis

… you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are … treated, they can lead to pain and swelling in one or both testicles and may cause infertility. What is the treatment? …