Stop the Spread of TB:
If you have active TB disease, you must get treated right away. This might involve taking a number of medications for 6 to 12 months. It’s important to take all of your meds, as they’re prescribed, the entire time -- even if you feel better. If not, you can get sick again.
If you have TB germs in your body but they haven’t become active, you have what doctors call “latent TB.” You can’t spread the disease to others. But your doctor may still recommend that you take medications to keep the germs from becoming active.
• Take all of your medicines as they’re prescribed, until your doctor takes you off them.
• Keep all your doctor appointments.
• Always cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Seal the tissue in a plastic bag, then throw it away.
• Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
• Don’t visit other people and don’t invite them to visit you.
• Stay home from work, school, or other public places.
• Use a fan or open windows to move around fresh air.
• Don’t use public transportation.
Courtesy: WebMD
