Tuberculosis
While not recommended as a general screen, screening for tuberculosis is recommended based on known risk factors.
A tuberculin skin test is recommended if you are at risk and have not received BCG vaccination. You may not feel ill or have symptoms. Recommended for anyone who has come in contact with a person infected with tuberculosis, the test is particularly important for any person who is HIV-positive, anyone receiving immunosuppressive therapy, or anyone with a suspicious chest X-ray. It is recommended by the Health Protection Agency that individuals working as healthcare workers who are previously unvaccinated, and who are negative or grade 1 on tuberculin testing, should receive BCG vaccination. For more information visit the
Health Protection Agency web site
