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The Tuberculosis (TB) Program is responsible for the prevention, control and coordination of TB within Washington State.

Program components include:

• Technical assistance and health education to local health departments, health professionals, and communities
• Medical consultation (TB Consultation Form)
• Disease and laboratory surveillance
• Assistance with contact investigations

The mission of the TB Program is to help provide a healthier environment in Washington State by reducing or eliminating TB through identification of TB cases and detection and prevention of TB infection. 

Priorities include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Access to TB screening; identification of groups at high risk for TB
• Monitoring adherence to and completion of treatment
• TB laboratory activities
• Implementing community partnerships in the efforts against tuberculosis

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TB Program
P.O. Box 47837
Olympia, Washington, 98504-7837

(360) 236-3443 TB Line

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