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The Truth About TB campaign raises awareness of tuberculosis (TB) in the UK. The programme recognises the social, cultural and economic determinants of TB and seeks to address it by empowering affected communities and building professional capacity.

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#TB cases are rising. Are you familiar with the signs and symptoms? A persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss could be TB. Early diagnosis is key. Learn more at www.thetruthabouttb.org #ThinkTB #Tuberculosis

28.03.2025 11:20 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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#Tuberculosis #TB can affect anyone, but some are at higher risk. This includes healthcare workers. Ensure you're up to date with TB screening and consider the BCG vaccine. #TBprevention #HealthcareWorkersTB

27.03.2025 10:58 — 👍 2    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

It is important that people also know the common symptoms of TB so that they can see a doctor quickly if they have any: a cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, loss of appetite and tiredness.

26.03.2025 13:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Calling all doctors - #ThinkTB! Symptoms can mimic other respiratory illnesses. If a patient presents with a cough lasting over 3 weeks, consider TB. Prompt testing and treatment are essential. #TBdiagnosis #PublicHealth #PatientCare

26.03.2025 13:56 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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#TB cases jumped 13% in England from 2023 to 2024. Think TB! A cough that lasts more than 3 weeksmay not be a lingering cold. It could be tuberculosis. Other symptoms include fever, night sweats, weight loss, and tiredness. Learn more at www.thetruthabouttb.org #ThinkTB #Tuberculosis

25.03.2025 11:06 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Tuberculosis #TB cases are rising. Are you familiar with the signs and symptoms? A persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss could be TB. Early diagnosis is key. Learn more at www.thetruthabouttb.org #ThinkTB #Tuberculosis

24.03.2025 16:19 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Tuberculosis #TB can affect anyone, but some are at higher risk. This includes people born outside the UK. Let's work together to #EndTB. Find information in multiple languages at www.thetruthabouttb.org #TBawareness #HealthEquity

24.03.2025 12:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Tuberculosis (TB) can affect anyone, but some are at higher risk. This includes people born outside the UK. Let's work together to #EndTB. Find information in multiple languages at www.thetruthabouttb.org #TBawareness #HealthEquity

24.03.2025 12:29 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

our #TBSky starter pack is up to 75 people! 💃🏻 i’ve also added in the two largest TB feeds from @gpollara.bsky.social and @tbfighters.org (thank you both!)—you can also get good #TB content in the “posts” section of the starter pack

next goal: a #TBSky recurring journal club 🤭

go.bsky.app/Au7nuHk

16.11.2024 16:32 — 👍 92    🔁 36    💬 24    📌 3