The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming. It’s not the biggest in US history though, CDC says
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The largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history is unfolding as President Trump “paused” all public messaging by the CDC
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A US State Just Reported The Largest Tuberculosis Outbreak In American History
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., according to the CDC. However, many people born outside the U.S. have gotten the vaccine.
What Is Tuberculosis And How Does It Spread?
Tuberculosis spreads through germs released when a person with TB in their lungs coughs, speaks or sings. These bacteria can stay in the air for prolonged periods of time and are more likely to spread to other people indoors and in poorly-ventilated spaces.
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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 said this week.
Tuberculosis outbreak that has killed 2 in Kansas continues to grow
More than 60 people were being treated in the Kansas City area as of Friday, according to the state health department.
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Local officials monitoring Kansas tuberculosis outbreak
Health officials in Columbia and Boone County are closely monitoring the ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas, which state officials have described as one of the largest in recorded U.S. history. However, local officials say there is no immediate cause for concern across mid-Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs game drew lots of travelers. Should you be worried about tuberculosis?
No, you probably didn’t get tuberculosis at Sunday’s Chiefs game. A yearlong outbreak of the bacterial infection in the Kansas City metropolitan area has raised concerns about spread locally and nationally.
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Morning Checkup | Tuberculosis rates continue to rise in Kansas: Should the US be concerned?
The United States is experiencing one of its largest outbreaks of tuberculosis since the CDC began reporting in the 1950s.
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 coughing or sneezing. Eat a nutritious diet and exercise regularly to keep your immune system strong.
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Large tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas, but what about in Louisiana? Find out more here
A large outbreak of tuberculosis has been reported in Kansas; is tuberculosis a public health concern in Louisiana? Find out here.
Kansas faces one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in US history
Kansas is currently facing one the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. history with 67 confirmed active cases and 79 confirmed latent cases.
Major tuberculosis outbreak hits Kansas City area
An outbreak of tuberculosis in the Kansas City area has grown into one of the largest ever recorded in the United States, with dozens of active cases of the infectious disease reported, according to health officials.