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Tulsa Public Schools Alerts Public to Tuberculosis Case at McLain High School; Tulsa Health Department Offers Free Testing

Tulsa Public Schools alerted parents and staff on Tuesday to an active case of tuberculosis (TB) connected to McLain High School.

The Tulsa Health Department notified the district of a public health investigation and the opportunity for free testing.

Potential Exposure Window Identified

Officials say individuals who were present on the McLain campus between March 1 and May 23, 2025, may have been exposed. Tulsa Public Schools said it is working closely with the health department to ensure that anyone potentially affected receives accurate information about screening and next steps.

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Free Testing Offered by Tulsa Health Department

The Tulsa Health Department will provide free TB testing at the North Regional Health & Wellness Center, located at 5635 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., on the following dates:

  1. Wednesday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  2. Participants must return Friday, July 25, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to have test results read.
  3. Friday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  4. Participants must return Monday, July 28, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for results.

Community members with questions are asked to contact the Tulsa Health Department directly at 918-582-9355.




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