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TB cases are on the rise - the worst hit regions, mapped
New government figures show TB reported cases jumped by 13 per cent last year, their fourth consecutive yearly rise ...
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., ...
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Tuberculosis Is on the Rise-Should You Get the Vaccine?
Tuberculosis is making headlines as the contagious respiratory disease spreads in the Midwest. Kansas is currently facing one ...
Do I need a tuberculosis vaccine in Kansas? What to know amid ‘unprecedented’ outbreak
You don’t need to have the vaccine to attend colleges in Kansas, but some do require you to get tested for tuberculosis ...
Do you need a tuberculosis vaccine in Kentucky? What health officials say about cases here
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the vaccine for tuberculosis, but according to Collins, it is not routinely given in the U.S. According to the CDC, this is due to several reasons, including the mixed ...
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What Doctors Want You to Know About the TB Vaccine
Research suggests a range in terms of effectiveness, with some data suggesting that the vaccine is just 37% effective against all forms of tuberculosis in children under the age of five ...
The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming. It's not the biggest in US history though, CDC says
A yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in the Kansas City, Kansas area has taken local experts aback, even if it does not appear ...
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The Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas is Alarming. Here’s What the CDC Has to Say
A yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in the Kansas City, Kansas area has taken local experts aback, even if it does not appear ...
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Tuberculosis outbreak: What you need to know
Stay informed about the ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City. Learn about the symptoms, confirmed cases, and ...