Kansas is currently experiencing a rare outbreak of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. TB is spread via germs in the air and usually affects the lungs but can also affect the brain, the kidneys or the spine.

You don’t need to have the vaccine to attend colleges in Kansas, but some do require you to get tested for tuberculosis before enrolling and going to classes on campus, like at the University of Kansas.

There is an alarming outbreak of active tuberculosis (TB) cases in the Kansas City, Kansas area. At least 69 people have been sickened, including two deaths, since the outbreak was first reported in January 2024.