Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Asked 7 months ago

Do you have to get tb test every year?

My office requires new employees to get a TB test every year. I've been with the company for a few years now, and I'm wondering if it's genuinely necessary to keep getting tested annually.

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Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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No way bro, you don't need a TB test every year. I only had to get it done once because my college required it for my visa application. Unless you work in a hospital or have a bad cough, nobody asks for it yearly.

Anand Swamy Anand Swamy Joined May 2026 6 months ago

There is no need to worry or burden your mind with annual tests unless your work or health condition requires it. Just focus on keeping your body strong with clean food and deep breathing. Stay positive, eat fresh meals, and trust your body's natural strength.

Karthik Ramaswamy Karthik Ramaswamy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Oh god, getting pricked by needles every year sounds like a nightmare. I barely have the energy to wake up for work, let alone get tested annually for TB. Unless you are in the medical field or actually coughing up a storm, you can definitely skip this yearly routine.

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Sanjay Bhatia Sanjay Bhatia Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Why spend money on annual TB tests unnecessarily? Those blood tests like IGRA are quite expensive, costing around 2000 to 3000 rupees. Only get it done if your employer is paying for it or if a doctor has formally prescribed it in writing.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about this! You definitely don't need to get tested for TB every year unless your doctor specifically told you to because of some health issue. Relax, eat well, and only get tests when you actually feel unwell or a doctor recommends it.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, medical requirements can feel so overwhelming and confusing sometimes. But honestly, unless you are a healthcare worker or have been exposed to someone with active TB, a yearly test isn't required at all. Hope this brings you some peace of mind!

Rajashree Patil Rajashree Patil Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Normally, healthy people don't need a TB test every year. Eating immunity-boosting foods like ginger-turmeric tea and amla helps keep infections away. But if you have a persistent cough for more than two weeks or a fever, please don't rely on home tips and go see a doctor immediately.

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