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Health department reports fewer tuberculosis contacts this year; regional measles outbreak prompts preparedness steps
Summary
Nursing director reported eight tuberculosis cases this year (one new) and far fewer contacts than 2024; staff described a regional measles outbreak (712 cases reported in affected states as of April 10) and outlined vaccination, testing and preparedness measures.
Nursing Director Ashley Burbs updated the Union County Consolidated Human Services Board on tuberculosis and the regional measles outbreak, reporting lower active TB case investigation work this year but increased measles activity nearby.
TB: Staff said 2024 had 12 active tuberculosis cases and 339 contacts requiring public-health follow-up; for 2025 the department reported eight total TB cases so far (including carryovers from last year) and a single new case, described as extrapulmonary and therefore not infectious via respiratory routes. Staff said there have been no new contacts requiring investigation this year, easing nursing workload compared with 2024.
Measles: Staff presented a regional update and preparedness steps. As of April 10, staff cited 712 reported measles cases in the affected states; Tennessee and Georgia were the closest states reporting…
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