Tuberculosis | Vermont Department of Health

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The mission of the Vermont Department of Health Tuberculosis Program is to control, prevent, and eventually eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in Vermont. The Program works to detect all cases of active TB disease in Vermont and collaborates with community providers to ensure each case is effectively treated. The Program also works to minimize the spread of TB through contact tracing efforts and through the promotion of targeted testing and treatment of TB infection.

Compared to most countries, TB incidence in the United States is low and Vermont has one of the lowest rates in the nation. However, TB is still a significant public health concern. In the United States, TB incidence rates increased in 2023. Worldwide, TB was declared the world’s leading infectious disease killer in 2024.

See TB trends and data globally and in the United States

More Tuberculosis Information (CDC)

For Health care providers

Active TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI) are both reportable.

Providers should immediately report suspected and confirmed TB cases by calling the Epidemiology Program at 802-863-7240 (option 2). Providers can also call this number for expert consultation or for more information about TB services and educational materials.

To report LTBI, a positive IGRA, or a positive TST, submit the LTBI Report Form