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Massive tuberculosis outbreak sickens dozens in Kansas
An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in two Kansas counties has sickened dozens since January 2024. Health officials are raising ...
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Tuberculosis Cases in Saline County Remain Normal
“While TB cases in Wyandotte and Johnson counties are getting attention, we want to assure our residents that what we’re ...
Kansas is in the middle of an ‘unprecedented’ tuberculosis outbreak. Here’s what to know
Common symptoms of active TB include coughing, chest pains, fever, fatigue and coughing up blood or phlegm. The airborne ...
Do I need a tuberculosis vaccine in NC? What to know about the outbreak (+ how to stay safe)
Healthline also offers the following tips for preventing TB infections: Wash your hands often and cover your mouth when ...
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State officials say risk from tuberculosis outbreak remains ‘low’ for general public
An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas, area is posing a low risk to the general public, state officials ...
Is There a Vaccine for TB in the U.S.? Infectious Disease Doctors Explain Tuberculosis Prevention
There is a vaccine aimed at preventing TB called Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), but it’s not commonly used in the U.S., ...