The contagious lung disease tuberculosis has recently made news due to its rapid expansion in the Midwest. Health authorities from both the state of Kansas and the federal government have confirmed that this epidemic is one of the worst in the country’s history. But the good news, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is that TB may be avoided and effectively treated.
In this article, medical professionals explain who should obtain the tuberculosis (TB) vaccination, how it works, and the signs and symptoms of the disease. While the TB cases increase, you may be asking how you can protect yourself. According to Lily Grobman, PA, a MinuteMed contributor, it is crucial for people who deal with high-risk groups to have a TB screening every year. Read the article.
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