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September 24 to September 30 is Tuberculosis Prevention Week

Do you have a long-lasting cough or phlegm ？ "A prolonged cough may be a "cold" ・ ・ ・ "Tuberculosis" ！ ？"
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has designated September 24-30 of each year as "Tuberculosis Prevention Week, The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare designates September 24-30 of each year as "Tuberculosis Prevention Week" to promote the spread of correct knowledge about tuberculosis.

Don't you think "TB is an old disease" ？
In Chiba Prefecture, 494 people were newly infected with TB in the year 2022.

The early stages of TB are often unnoticeable with cold-like symptoms （ such as tan cough, slight fever, and physical lethargy ） and may progress unnoticed, especially in elderly people.
If these symptoms persist for more than two weeks, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Early detection ・ and early treatment are important for TB. Have an X-ray of the lungs once a year.

Find TB early to protect yourself and your loved ones.
https://www.city.ichihara.chiba.jp/article?articleId=62e1de67bbfd6d05f903a8d8

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  • Posted : 2024/09/24
  • Published : 2024/09/24
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