03/24/2026
Did you know that today is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day?
Why TB Testing Matters...
This is a good time to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB), a disease that mainly affects the lungs and can spread through the air when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes.
You may have noticed that our health department does a lot of TB skin tests, and here’s why:
✔️ TB doesn’t always make people feel sick right away.
Some people can carry TB bacteria without symptoms. Testing helps us find those cases early before it becomes active or spreads to others.
✔️ The TB skin test is quick, simple, and cost-effective.
A small amount of testing solution is placed just under the top layer of skin on your arm.
📅 Why we schedule on Mondays & Tuesdays:
This allows us to read your test on Wednesdays & Thursdays, right within that important window. It must be checked 48-72 hours later. You’ll come back so we can look at the area and see if your body reacted to the test.
🏥 Why some jobs require TB testing:
People who work in places like hospitals, schools, and childcare settings are around others every day, including those who may be more vulnerable to illness. TB testing helps make sure employees are not carrying TB bacteria and helps keep these environments safe for everyone.
🩻TB is preventable and treatable, and testing is one of the best tools we have to protect our community. You can have latent (inactive, not contagious) TB and not feel sick. This is why testing is so important! It can be caught early and is treatable and curable.
✔️Cost for the test is only $15, private pay.
If you need a TB test for work, school, or peace of mind, we’re here to help!
