There's a growing TB outbreak in Kansas. What are the symptoms and should you be worried?
A large, ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has sickened at least 67 and caused two deaths. What to know about TB symptoms, transmission, and treatment.
Kansas is in the middle of an ‘unprecedented’ tuberculosis outbreak. Here’s what to know
Kansas City-area residents may be alarmed to hear that Wyandotte County is at the epicenter of the largest recorded tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history, according to state health officials. Fortunately, they say the health risk remains very low.
Health Officials Alarmed by Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas
Kansas health officials are tackling the largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history, with 67 confirmed cases since the start of 2025.
Kansas City tuberculosis outbreak is largest in US history
Kansas is experiencing record-high tuberculosis cases in two counties. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and a TB expert weigh in on the public risk.
Do I need a tuberculosis vaccine in Kansas? What to know amid ‘unprecedented’ outbreak
You don’t need to have the vaccine to attend colleges in Kansas, but some do require you to get tested for tuberculosis before enrolling and going to classes on campus, like at the University of Kansas.
KDHE reports TB outbreak within Kansas City area
Health officials are reporting a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak within the state. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is working with health departments within the Kansas City area to ensure proper treatment to patients and to help prevent cases from continuing to spread.
TB outbreak: Kansas health officials report 67 cases since 2024
The outbreak poses “very low risk to the general public, including the surrounding counties,” the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said.
Largest documented tuberculosis outbreak in US history hits Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says Kansas is facing the largest documented tuberculosis outbreak in American history.
Kansas Battles Severe Tuberculosis Outbreak, Two Fatalities Reported
Kansas is currently grappling with its largest tuberculosis outbreak since the 1950s, with 67 confirmed cases predominantly in Wyandotte County. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has reported two fatalities in 2024 linked to the outbreak,
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