The mission of the TB Program is to control, prevent, and eventually eliminate tuberculosis from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Program aims to detect every case of TB in Virginia, assure that every case is adequately and completely treated, and prevent transmission of TB in communities.
NEW: Recurrence of a National Shortage of PPD Solution. Click here for VDH Recommendations for clinicians, health departments and other health/congregate settings regarding the shortage.
NEW: CDC Fact Sheet on TB Drug Resistance in the US
World TB Day was March 24. The theme is "Stop TB in My Lifetime." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site has additional information and resources. Click here for VDH TB Control's World TB Day presentation; click here for Dr. Houpt's presentation.
2012 Exception List: Countries at Lower Risk for TB
Southeastern National TB Center Training and Education Calendar
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