Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program
Screening
The California Department of Public Health, US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend serially screening people for risk of TB infection or disease. TB testing should only be performed for those who were born in or lived in countries with increased TB disease prevalence, who were exposed to an individual with TB disease, who have comorbidities which put them at risk for progression to TB disease and persons who have lived in high risk congregate settings (homeless shelter or correctional facilities) in the U.S.
California risk assessments
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening persons at increased risk for LTBI, including those who were born in or lived in countries with increased TB disease prevalence and persons who have lived in high-risk congregate settings (for example, homeless shelters or correctional facilities) in the U.S.
- California Tuberculosis Adult Risk Assessment and User Guide (PDF)
- California Tuberculosis Pediatric Risk Assessment and User Guide (PDF)
For routine well-child checks, the pediatric TB risk assessment should be used. However, this form does not meet the requirements for students newly enrolling in County of Santa Clara schools.