Hold up, Florida — there’s a TB scare at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale! Yep, you heard that right. Health officials have confirmed an active case of tuberculosis on campus, and now students and staff are on alert.
So, what’s the deal? The Florida Department of Health and Broward County Public Schools jumped into action, notifying anyone who might’ve been in close contact with the infected person. But don’t freak out yet! They’re on it, offering testing to anyone who might’ve been near the sick individual. It’s still not clear whether it was a student, teacher, or staff member involved, but no major outbreaks yet — just a lot of safety measures.
TB spreads through the air when someone with an active case coughs or sneezes — so yeah, it’s a big deal. But here’s the kicker: TB is treatable with meds, so it’s not exactly a death sentence.
School officials are staying cool, though. The principal sent out a message to parents, saying there’s no need for panic — just keep an eye out in case you’re contacted directly.
In the meantime, if you’re a parent at the school or just concerned about this in general, you can reach out to the health department and get more info on what steps to take.
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