Health officials said Monday that William Penn School District representatives are working to identify students and staff who might have been exposed to the illness.
"It is important for parents who are concerned they or their children may have been in close contact know that not all exposures become sick. Although TB is spread in a similar way to a cold or flu, it is not as contagious. You would have to spend prolonged periods in close contact with an infected person to catch the infection yourself," the health department said in a statement., symptoms of TB disease vary on where the bacteria is growing in the body.
Other symptoms include weakness or fatigue, weight loss, no appetite, chills, fever, and sweating at night. Tuberculosis is rare in this country. The U.S. doesn't vaccinate against the infectious disease. The vaccine is most useful in infants in countries that have higher community spread. The health department stresses that students and staff can continue active learning in the school setting.
People with questions or concerns should call the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line, available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by phone at 276 - 2100 or by email at
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