Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kits, as cases rise
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Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kits, as cases rise
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August 13, 2024
As sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases reach highs that haven't been seen in Canada in years, Nova Scotia is now joining Ontario in offering take-home test kits. Heidi Petracek explains how the kits work, why health experts say they're crucial to stopping the spread of the diseases, and which provinces could soon follow suit.
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Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kits, as cases rise
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August 13, 2024
As sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases reach highs that haven't been seen in Canada in years, Nova Scotia is now joining Ontario in offering take-home test kits. Heidi Petracek explains how the kits work, why health experts say they're crucial to stopping the spread of the diseases, and which provinces could soon follow suit.
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