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… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a … and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a …
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… . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. … call 8-1-1 . Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on …
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14e The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …
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… Condition Basics What is rubella? Rubella is a very contagious (easily … complications. Rubella also is called German measles or 3-day measles. How is it spread? … The vaccine is part of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and MMRV (measles, mumps, …
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… Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. Do not have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. This …
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… Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … of alcohol. Not getting enough calcium and vitamin D . Using steroid medicines for 6 … "brittle bones." I already take calcium and vitamin D and have already decided that I will …
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… Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Get a screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Don't get a screening test. If you already have symptoms of an …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 … or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy. If your … an MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs, bones, …
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… themselves have the changed gene. A blood test can show whether you have the changed … will get the disease so you can prepare yourself and your family if your test is positive. … for marriage and children. You think the anxiety of not knowing whether you will get …
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… #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can … body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone cannot tell whether the bacteria …
