The mission of the TB Program is to control, prevent, and eventually eliminate tuberculosis from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Program aims to detect every case of TB in Virginia, assure that every case is adequately and completely treated, and prevent transmission of TB in communities.
NEW: National Shortage of PPD Solution. Click here for a fact sheet of recommendations and alternatives.
World TB Day is March 24. The theme is "Stop TB in My Lifetime." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site has additional information and resources. Click here for VDH TB Control's World TB Day presentation; click here for Dr. Houpt's presentation.
NEW: Update on Isoniazid (INH) - Due to the national shortage of INH, Virginia is closely monitoring the situation.
If you have questions or need additional information, call TB Control at (804) 864-7906.
2012 Exception List: Countries at Lower Risk for TB
Southeastern National TB Center Training and Education Calendar