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A vaccine protects more than 100 million infants each year from severe tuberculosis (TB), including the fatal brain swelling it can cause in babies and toddlers.

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When checked by a healthcare professional, "an induration on the skin of 15 millimeters or more is usually considered a positive TB result in healthy individuals," says Doyle.

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The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has many people wondering if there is a vaccine for TB in the U.S. Here's what doctors want you to know about prevention.

The outbreak poses “very low risk to the general public, including the surrounding counties,” the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said.

A tuberculin skin test (TST) and an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) can also identify TB infection. Treatment is recommended for both TB infection and active disease through antibiotics.

What is the appropriate TB skin test induration size that should trigger CXR screening in asymptomatic children who are to be adopted from abroad?