Assessments are available in Spanish upon request. The assessments are offered regularly at 14 community sites throughout El Dorado County. It is spread by breathing in germs from an infected person and can be caught by anyone. The only way to find out if you are infected with TB is to have a PPD skin test. The test is quick and painless.
Results are available in two to three days.
Yes, appointments are necessary for all clinical services. Limited appointments are available 2 evenings per months in Placerville. There are no weekend appointments. Anyone can use services offered by the Public Health Department. Costs varying from service to service.