Grissom High Student Tests Positive for TB

It's March 25th, this is Birmingham News today, local news powered by AI, a student at

Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama tested positive for tuberculosis during spring

break.

School officials confirmed they were notified on Tuesday, March 24th, by the Madison

County Health Department, which is now leading the investigation.

The affected student has not returned to campus and will stay home until given the

all clear by health experts.

Local administrators immediately started coordinating with public health leaders to protect

everyone on site.

Parents and students who share classrooms with this individual before the break received

direct notices about the situation.

This targeted outreach aims to address any potential exposure risks without causing widespread

alarm.

In partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health, free tuberculosis screening

will be offered on April 2nd to any interested families.

Student slips are available for those who want to participate.

Health officials continue monitoring the case closely, ensuring swift steps keep the

school community healthy and informed.