Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a life-threatening problem across New York City. TB affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
If you are a health care provider, learn more about the City’s TB guidelines and reporting requirements.
Testing and Treatment
Most people do not know they have TB until they become sick. With proper care and treatment, TB can be cured and prevented from spreading. Find out if you are at risk by taking our TB risk assessment.If you have symptoms or are at risk for TB, ask your provider for a TB test. If you receive a positive TB test result from your health care provider, you can visit a Health Department TB Clinic for free treatment. You can also search the NYC Health Map for tuberculosis testing and treatment.
Additional Resources
- Tuberculosis in New York City, 2024 Infographic (PDF)
- Tuberculosis Care Cascade (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | বাংলা | العربية | اردو | Fulani - 1HB Regimen Handout (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어| বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | العربية | Français | ײִדיש | اردو | Fulani | Wolof - Taking Control of Your Tuberculosis (PDF)
Other Languages: اردو | བོད་ཡིག | Tagalog | Español | 简体中文 | Русский | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | Polski | नेपाली | 한국어 | हिन्दी | Kreyòl ayisyen | Français | မြန်မာစာ | বাংলা | العربية | 中文 - If You Have the Signs, Get a TB Test! Poster (PDF)
Other Languages: To order posters in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, French, Filipino, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu and Tibetan, email TBTraining@health.nyc.gov or call 844-713-0559 (toll-free).