TB

Worrying About TB

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If someone is concerned about getting TB, you can encourage the person to:

  • Talk to the TB nurse to see if they should have tests for Sleeping or Active TB.

  • Say ‘YES’ if they’re asked to come for Community Screening.

  • Come to the clinic if they learn they were around someone who was contagious with Active TB.

  • Support and encourage friends and family to come for testing if they have symptoms.

  • Avoid being indoors in a place where people are smoking (for example cigarettes or marijuana).


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