Kansas Cures TB Outbreak

As always, we advise locals to trust their doctor over any and all online medical advice.

Similarly, we noticed the spread of this local sickness was debated and blamed on illegal aliens/immigrants vs. weird anti-vaxxers. 

Accordingly . . .

Here's prog blog followup and what we hope is the conclusion of the public health risk . . .  

"A tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas, area is officially over after no new patients have been diagnosed with the disease since April. 

"The outbreak began in early 2024, ultimately involving Wyandotte and Johnson counties, according to a news release from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. 

"With 68 confirmed active tuberculosis cases, it was one of the largest outbreaks in recent decades, the release said. All individuals have successfully completed treatment."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Reflector: Kansas City tubercolosis outbreak ends after no new cases reported since April

Better mainstream reporting here . . . 

Fox4KC -- 'One of the largest' TB outbreaks has ended in Kansas City, Kansas, area: KDHE