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TB Outbreak in Ivry-sur-Seine Schools | France News
Tuberculosis outbreak in Ivry-sur-Seine: Authorities are urgently tracing contacts of a child who may have spread the airborne infection at school and a leisure center in late July. Two additional children—both with less contagious forms—have been identified so far. All three cases involve kids, and health officials are offering screenings including X-rays and skin tests to anyone who had close contact. While treatable, TB poses higher risks for young children and immunocompromised individuals. Though rare in France, over 1,500 cases were reported in Île-de-France alone in 2024. The vaccine…
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