New MMWR: Implementation of New TB Screening Requirements for U.S.-Bound Immigrants and Refugees

New MMWR on Treatment Practices, Outcomes, and Costs of Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

There are 5 CDC funded Tuberculosis Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers (RTMCCs) in the US.  We all offer a variety of free educational products, you can see what's currently available here: https://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/rtmccproducts.aspx

Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2012 presents statistics and trends for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States through 2012. This annual publication is intended as a reference document for policy makers, program managers, health planners, researchers, and others who are concerned with the public health implications of these diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats12/

The FindTBResources.org highlight of the month is WHO's Roadmap for Childhood Tuberculosis. Find other TB resources and sign up for the monthly e-newsletter on the Find TB Resources Web site.

Personal stories can be very powerful in raising awareness. CDC's Department of Tuberculosis Elimination has gathered TB Personal Stories. These may be useful in working with TB patients or those at risk.