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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About About Tuberculosis


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     With news articles telling of the resurgence of cases of tuberculosis in
the United States, there have been a substantial number of requests from you
to discuss the matter, and provide the needed information.  And that we will
do, but to those of you who need to understand the problem in some depth, we
can offer you the opportunity to obtain a fine patient education booklet on
the subject.  Its called "About Tuberculosis (TB)" and is provided by the
folks at the Will Rogers Institute.  They feel that until an effective vaccine
is developed to prevent the disease, the next best defense against TB is
education and increased testing.  And the booklet not only describes the
disease, where it comes from and how it is transmitted, but also provides a
description of the testing procedure and what the test results mean.  Its 15
pages are filled with useful and important information so I strongly advise
that you obtain a copy for yourself.  There is no charge and a self addressed
envelope is NOT required.  Just write The Will Rogers Institute, 785
Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains NY 10605 and tell them you want the TB booklet
mentioned in this column.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.