Guidance

Tuberculosis (TB) and children

Guidance for all of those who work with children. Explains how to advise those who may have been exposed to TB.

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This guidance is out of date and has been superseded by: ‘Health protection in children and young people settings, including education’.

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[Withdrawn] Tuberculosis and children: information for all of those who work with children

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Details

This document explains how to:

  • advise those who may have been exposed to TB
  • support children and young adults with TB

Updates to this page

Published 1 November 2013
Last updated 18 February 2025 + show all updates
  1. Guidance withdrawn.

  2. Updated 'Tuberculosis and children: information for all of those who work with children'.

  3. First published.

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