Eliminating Tuberculosis: A Lifelong Mission
March 20, 2025
Randall Reves, MD, Clinical Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in public health and infectious diseases?
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are spread between people through the air. TB usually affects the lungs but may also affect other parts of the body, including the brain, kidneys or spine. It can be deadly if left untreated.
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is spread through the air. It usually affects the lungs but may also affect other parts of the body, including the brain, kidneys or spine.
Most people are infected many years before developing active disease. By diagnosing and treating people with TB infection, we can prevent them from getting sick and spreading TB to others. Despite this, TB has not been eliminated from Colorado, and people in metro Denver get sick from TB every year.
The Denver Tuberculosis Program prevents the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminates it as a public health problem in the seven-county Denver metro area including Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties.
TB Update and Skin Testing Practicum for Nurses
This 4.5 hour course provides nurses with up-to-date clinical knowledge about tuberculosis (TB) infection, disease and skin testing. Upon successfully completing this course and post-test, participants will receive four CNE credits.
Course objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
TB is a disease caused by germs spread through the air from one person to another and usually affects the lungs, but may also affect other parts of the body, including the brain, kidneys or spine. Getting TB typically requires many hours of contact with a person who is sick from TB. TB cannot be spread by touching door knobs, tables, utensils or other surfaces.
Current vaccine pricing per dose is listed below. All vaccine prices are subject to change so please review the list below carefully.
Book your appointment today by calling 303-602-3520 or using MyChart. We look forward to helping you with your immunization needs, and we thank you for your understanding and your patronage.
Some medical insurance plans offer coverage for travel-related services, while others do not. Here at the Immunization and Travel Clinic at Denver Health, we do not bill insurance plans for travel-related services. We will provide you with an itemized receipt that you may submit to your insurance plan to seek full or partial reimbursement. Please note, Medicaid does not pay for most travel related services.
Yes, you MUST make a travel consultation appointment if:
- You need any prescriptions (such as malaria, traveler's diarrhea, or high-altitude sickness.)
- You are unsure which vaccinations you need for international trips and want to receive travel advice specific to your destination(s).
- You are over the age of 60 and requesting a Yellow Fever vaccination.
Travel consultation appointments fill up quickly. It is recommended that you make an appointment at least six weeks before your departure.
We are no longer a walk-in clinic and appointments are required for all visits. If you know which vaccines you need for an international trip, and do not require any prescriptions for travel medications, you can make a 20-minute vaccination appointment.
We are an official Yellow Fever Vaccination Center as designated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The Travel Clinic is available to help answer any questions you have before international travel; call 303-602-3520 to make an appointment.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to ensure you have time to check in and fill out the necessary paperwork. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, you will be asked to reschedule.
*All vaccine and consult prices are listed on our vaccine cost list. Prices are current but are subject to change.*
We do not bill health insurance plans for travel-related vaccines or consultations. Payment is due at the time of service.
Service | Fee |
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Adult (older than 18 years) Travel Consultation Fee | $70 each person + Immunization and Prescription Costs |
Child Travel Consultation Fee | $25* each child + Immunization and Prescription Costs *If a child younger than 18 is the only patient needing the consultation, the cost will be $70. |
The consultation is thorough and will take 45 minutes - 2 hours, depending on the number of travelers and the complexity of your travel itinerary. It is conducted by a travel health nurse who has immediate access to a team of specialists if there are any health-specific questions or concerns. Be prepared to discuss:
- Your medical history.
- Questions or concerns you may have about travel.
- Safety practices and tips for disease prevention.
Your pre-travel consultation with our travel health nurse is designed to help prepare you for a safe and healthy travel and provide you with the resources needed if you get sick.
If you are sick after your trip (fever, flu-like symptoms, or persistent diarrhea) we encourage you to contact your primary care provider for evaluation. You may also contact the Travel Clinic for referrals.