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San Diego County Warns of TB Exposure at Chula Vista Charter Learning Center

Health officials are providing free screening for high‑risk people at the Chula Vista site.

Overview

  • County health authorities say the potential exposure occurred at Innovation High School’s Chula Vista learning center from June 1 through Sept. 4, 2025.
  • People identified as most at risk have been notified, with some students and staff offered free tuberculosis screening.
  • Officials recommend blood or skin tests to check for infection, with chest X‑rays and medical evaluation for anyone who tests positive, and they outlined symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss.
  • For questions or appointments, the County TB Prevention and Care Program can be reached at 619‑692‑8621.
  • The alert follows other recent school‑related tuberculosis notices in South County, including multiple warnings in the Sweetwater Union High School District.