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Positive tuberculosis case found at Johns Creek High School
WSB-TV • • health
Key Points:
- The Fulton County Board of Health notified Johns Creek High School parents and guardians about potential exposure to tuberculosis (TB) among students and staff.
- Individuals identified as having close contact with the infected person will receive a follow-up letter with details on TB screenings.
- Free TB testing and result reading will be offered in June and July at the North Fulton Regional Health Center for affected students.
- The health board emphasized that TB spreads through airborne germs when an infected person coughs, speaks, or sings, but did not disclose whether the infected individual is a student or staff member.
- Parents and community members with questions are encouraged to contact the health board or refer to CDC resources for more information on TB.
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