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Acuerdo de Terapia con Observación Directa (TOD) para el Tratamiento de la Tuberculosis (TB)[Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) - Agreement for Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment]

This is a form for patients and case managers/health departments to sign indicating that they understand and agree to Directly Observed Therapy for treatment of TB.

Consentimiento al Tratamiento - Caso/Sospecha de TB Activa[Consent to Treatment - Active TB Case/Suspect]

This is a form for individuals with active TB disease to sign indicating that they consent to treatment.

Rechazo de Cuidados[Refusal of Care Form]

This contract form is for persons who refuse TB care, given they have been informed about LTBI and TB disease.

Plan de Tratamiento de la Tuberculosis (TB) Activa[Active Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment Plan]

This is a checklist agreement between clients and health care providers for their active tuberculosis (TB) treatment plan.

Información de Medicamentos[Medication Information]

This fact sheet discusses TB medication information including side effects, directions for taking medication, and when to notfiy a health professional.

2009 ¡Vivir a Todo Pulmón! Calendar

The 2009 calendar in Spanish provides a message of TB awareness as well as a brief description of TB symptoms. Included with the calendar is a handout with the English translation, calendar usage suggestions, and printing instructions.

Establishing a Holistic Framework to Reduce Inequities in HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and Tuberculosis in the United States

The white paper, or policy document, outlines the strategic vision of NCHHSTP for reducing health disparities and promoting health equity among populations affected by these diseases. NCHHSTP is committed to promoting awareness, stakeholder and community engagement, and action on factors that can affect the nation and the world's health; to addressing these factors in the policy, practice, and research activities of NCHHSTP; and to building partnerships on every level.

Vivir a Todo Pulmón! Una Historia de TB Novela[Live Life to the Fullest! A TB Story]

A fotonovela that follows the story of Juan and his community as they cope with tuberculosis. Designed to educate Spanish-speaking foreign-born individuals about TB, the story addresses topics such as awareness, misconceptions, treatment, contact investigation.

Cómo Recolectar una Muestra de Esputo[Instructions for Collecting Sputum for TB]

This pamphlet provides detailed guidelines for patients about how and when to collect a sputum sample.

La tuberculosis: ¡Proteja a su familia!

This poster raises awareness about TB and encourages people to seek medical attention by calling a local number if they experience TB symptoms. It was developed for and tested with low-literacy Spanish-speaking populations to optimize linguistic and cultural appropriateness.

The poster is available in three sizes: 8"x10", 11"x17", and 24"x36".