Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Rainier Beach High School, in Seattle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Rainier Beach High School to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the school as Public Health conducts evaluations for those exposed and provides guidance and information to staff, students and families.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Aegis Living retirement community in Issaquah, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Aegis Living Issaquah to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the facility as they conduct evaluations for those exposed and provide guidance and information to staff and residents.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Regency Senior Living community in Newcastle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Regency Newcastle to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the facility as they conduct evaluations for those exposed and provide guidance and information to staff and residents.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Kin On Rehabilitation and Care Center in south Seattle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Kin On to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the facility as they conduct evaluations for those exposed and provide guidance and information to staff and residents.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual at Aegis Living retirement community in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). As a precaution, Public Health is recommending that 47 people associated with the facility be evaluated for TB, based on the amount of time they were exposed to the person with TB in indoor spaces.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of a Highline College community member who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Highline College to define the extent of any potential TB exposures, conduct evaluations for those exposed, and provide guidance and information to the school communities affected.
TB is not easily spread; it’s much harder to spread than the cold or flu.
