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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 … the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Moderna (Spikevax) and …
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… COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, … last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine? The COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine (Novavax Nuvaxovid) …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life … your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking antiretroviral medications. These medications decrease the amount of …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and … Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see https://directory.cala.ca for a list of …
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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 … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best …
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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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… What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. … the bumps with liquid nitrogen. Curettage – removing the viral material in the centre of the lesion or bump. … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some …
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… It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye … Reye syndrome occurs 3 to 7 days after the beginning of a viral infection. It can also occur while recovering from the …
