S.J. Valley Counties Limit TB Drug Amid National Shortage

Health departments in Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties are limiting access to a common anti-tuberculosis drug to residents with active TB amid a nationwide shortage of the drug. Area health officials said isoniazid supplies may not return to normal levels until April. Meanwhile, FDA officials this week said they are working to resolve the shortage.

• "3 Valley Counties Deal With Tuberculosis Drug Shortage" (Anderson, Fresno Bee, 2/6).