Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program
The goal of the TB Control Program is to prevent tuberculosis
(TB). The TB program staff do the following to meet that goal:
- Provide medical treatment for persons with TB disease
- Identify persons who were exposed to TB, test them for infection,
and treat them as needed to treat or prevent TB
- Screen high risk individuals for TB infection
- Provide preventive treatment to persons who are infected
but not ill
- Conduct surveillance of disease trends
- Provide consultation to health care providers
- Public education
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I get a TB skin test at the health department?
Please call for an appointment at 676-4593. A second visit to read the skin test is necessary 2-3 days after the first visit.
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If tested on:
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Tuesday............
Wednesday......
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Get results on:
Wednesday
Friday
Friday
Monday
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I need a TB skin test for work. Can I get that at the Health
Department?
No, all work or occupation-related TB skin tests are referred
to:
1) Your Personal Healthcare Provider
2) Whatcom Occupational Health – 676-1693
3) Walk-In Health Clinic - 734-2330
4) Express Care - 734-4300
Please call one of the above to make arrangements.
What is tuberculosis
(TB)? Where can I find more information?
See the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) web site at
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/faqs/default.htm
Contact Information
Tuberculosis Program
1500 North State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Telephone: (360) 676-4593
E-mail: health@co.whatcom.wa.us
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