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TUSD alerts parents about tuberculosis case at Van Buskirk Elementary school
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Key Points:
- Tucson Unified School District notified parents that an individual associated with Van Buskirk Elementary School was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB).
- The school is collaborating with the Pima County Health Department to identify students and staff who may have been significantly exposed to the TB case.
- Public health officials will assess exposure risk and contact those needing further information, testing, or treatment; the situation is not considered an emergency.
- Van Buskirk Elementary has assigned a Licensed Practical Nurse to address concerns, and parents can also reach out to the school health office or the Pima County Health Department Tuberculosis Control Program.
- The district emphasized that tuberculosis is a treatable and curable disease.
