Tuberculosis fact sheets and patient information in other languages
Information about tuberculosis (TB), including causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Tuberculin Skin Test
Information about the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or Mantoux test used to test for tuberculosis.
Yellow fever
Fact sheet on yellow fever, a potentially fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of South America and Africa. Includes information on immunisation, prevention and diagnosis.
Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Disease
Fact sheet on Hib disease, a potentially serious infection which is most likely to affect young children or people with conditions such as sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS, a non-functioning spleen, a bone marrow transplant, or who are being treated for cancer.
Services Provided by Tuberculosis Prevention and control Service/Chest Clinics
NSW has a network of TB Prevention and Control Service / Chest Clinics located across the state. The network aims to provide a comprehensive, culturally appropriate and accessible service to all. Our goals are to cure TB, reduce TB illness and prevent the spread of TB within the community.