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Tb and Newcomer Health History is a legal document that was released by the Virginia Department of Health - a government authority operating within Virginia.
Q: What is TB?
A: TB stands for tuberculosis, which is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.
Q: How is TB transmitted?
A: TB is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Q: What are the symptoms of TB?
A: Common symptoms include coughing for more than 3 weeks, chest pain, coughing up blood, fatigue, fever, and weight loss.
Q: Is TB treatable?
A: Yes, TB is treatable with antibiotics. It is important to complete the full course of treatment to prevent the development of drug-resistant strains.
Q: What is a newcomer health history?
A: A newcomer health history is a medical record that contains information about a person's past and current health conditions, medications, immunizations, and other relevant health information.
Q: Why is a newcomer health history important?
A: A newcomer health history is important because it helps healthcare providers understand a person's medical background and make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
Q: Who should provide a newcomer health history?
A: Newcomers to Virginia, whether immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers, should provide a newcomer health history to their healthcare provider.
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