Sample Social Media for General Audiences

Key points

Help spread the Think. Test. Treat TB message on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Use #ThinkTestTreatTB to join the conversation.

A family with three children are shown. The text says "If left untreated, 1 in 10 people with inactive TB infection will develop active TB disease.

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X posts

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An animated graphic with a blue background with white text that says, "Tuberculosis hides in plain sight."
13 million people in the U.S. have inactive TB and many don’t know it.

Suggested Text: 13M people in the U.S. have inactive TB and many don't know it. If untreated, 1 in 10 people with inactive TB can develop active TB disease and spread it unknowingly. Learn how to protect yourself and others: [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb] #ThinkTestTreatTB

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A father and child are outside. The reads "Protect your family and your community against tuberculosis. Ask your health care provider about testing for TB."
Without treatment, inactive TB can develop into active TB disease.

Suggested Text: Without treatment, inactive TB can develop into active TB disease. People can become sick and may unknowingly pass TB to others, including friends, family, or health care workers. Learn how to protect yourself and others: [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb] #ThinkTestTreatTB

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A family with three children are shown. The text says "If left untreated, 1 in 10 people with inactive TB infection will develop active TB disease.
Getting tested for TB can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community:

Suggested Text: Active TB disease is highly contagious and can be deadly. Getting tested for TB can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community: [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb] #ThinkTestTreatTB

Facebook posts

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A blue background has white letters that show the word "Tuberculosis" fading into view over the words "Hides in Plain Sight."
13 million people in the U.S. have inactive TB and many don’t know it.

Suggested Text: 13M people in the U.S. have inactive TB and many don’t know it. Talk to your health care provider about preventing TB and learn more about protecting yourself and others: [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb]

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A father and child are outside. The reads "Protect your family and your community against tuberculosis. Ask your healthcare provider about testing for TB."
Without treatment, inactive TB can develop into active TB disease.

Suggested Text: Without treatment, inactive TB can develop into active TB disease and spread to your community. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones: [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb]

Graphic to encourage people to get tested for TB.
Getting tested for TB can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community:

Suggested Text: Active TB disease is highly contagious and can be deadly. Getting tested for TB can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community: [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb]

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A woman is holding a dish of food. Text says, "You could be living with inactive TB and not know it."
Inactive TB can live in your body for years without symptoms but can develop into active TB disease at any time and make you sick.

Suggested Text: Inactive TB can live in your body for years without symptoms but can develop into active TB disease at any time and make you sick. Ask your health care provider about testing for TB. [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb]

Instagram posts

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A blue background has white letters that show the word "Tuberculosis" fading into view over the words "Hides in Plain Sight."
13 million people in the U.S. have inactive TB and many don’t know it.

Suggested Text: 13M people in the U.S. have inactive TB and many don't know it. Talk to your health care provider about preventing TB and learn more about protecting yourself and others: [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb] #ThinkTestTreatTB

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A father and child are outside. The reads "Protect your family and your community against tuberculosis. Ask your healthcare provider about testing for TB."
Without treatment, inactive TB can develop into active TB disease.

Suggested Text: Without treatment, inactive TB can develop into active TB disease and spread to your community. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones: [cdc.gov/think-test-treat-tb]

Additional social media resources

Sample Social Media for Health Care Providers
Use CDC sample social media content to share TB messages with health care providers.
Communication Resources for General Audiences
Find campaign resources such as graphics, flyers, posters, fact sheets, and conversation guides.
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Content Source:
About Division of Tuberculosis Elimination; National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention