Report: Historic Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak Turns Deadly

The latest report reveals double deaths from this latest bout with one of the the most insidious bacterial infections known to planet earth. 

A couple things to consider . . . 

- TKC readers have been frustrated with the lack of deets from health officials. 

- Of course, there's a culture war aspect to this story given that recent outbreaks have all emerged from undocumented/illegal migrant communities. 

To be fair . . .

- This story also offers a glimpse at the dearth of public health access for EVERYBODY residing in Kansas given that TB vaccines are proven safe and affordable. 

For now . . .

This post focuses on the latest update that documents two deaths resulting from the Kansas TB outbreak now ranked as the worst in American history.

Check-it . . .

"Kansas Department of Health and Environment spokesperson Jill Bronaugh said two people have died in connection to the outbreak.

"Bronaugh said the deaths, connected with the outbreaks in Wyandotte and Johnson Counties, occurred in 2024."

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

KDHE: Tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte, Johnson counties killed 2 in 2024

ABC News: Kansas faces largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history: Health officials

Star: KC area at 'extremely low risk' of tuberculosis despite outbreak, doctor says. Here's why

KCTV5: ‘Remain calm’: Wyandotte County leaders urge caution amid TB outbreak

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