Killeen Educators Association
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Dear Members,
The health and safety of our members is of paramount concern. With that in mind I am informing you of the following event.
During the afternoon of Friday, April 29th Killeen ISD released a statement informing the public it had been informed by the Bell County Public Health Department that some students and staff of four KISD campuses may have been exposed to Tuberculosis. According to the press release, the four schools are:
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Eastern Hills Middle School
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Manor Middle School
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Charles Patterson Middle School
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Union Grove Middle School
According to the Center for Disease Control Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterium that usually attacks the lungs, but can also attack any vulnerable part of the body, such as the kidneys, spine and the brain. TB is an airborne disease, and is spread through the air from one person to the next through actions such as coughing, sneezing, speaking or singing. Infection with TB bacteria does not necessarily lead to an active infection of the disease. If an active infection occurs, and is not treated properly the disease can be fatal.
While the district has stated that the buildings in question have already been cleaned and disinfected, and that select students and staff at the above-listed campuses have been notified, the staff and population in general was not notified of the event until today. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution I am taking steps to notify you as members of Killeen Educators of the event, so that you may take whatever precautions you feel are necessary to ensure your health and that of your families.
Should you have any questions regarding Tuberculosis, preventing its transmission, its treatment or any other concerns, please contact the Bell County Public Health Department at (254) 526-8371, or visit their website at www.bellcountyhealth.org.
In solidarity,
Richard M. Beaulé
President, Killeen Educators Association
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KEA Local Vice-President Brandi Cummings receives a Certificate of Completion for Emerging Leader Training
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