The Region - News from Aug. 20, 1985

American Lung Assn. officials gave skin tests to about 40 nursery school children to remind parents of a mandatory tuberculosis testing program that will go into effect at all Los Angeles County schools this fall. The idea for the mandatory program stems from statistics that show that the tuberculosis rate in the county is about twice the national rate. All incoming kindergartners and transfer students from other counties must take the test, American Lung Assn. spokesman Ron Arias said. The tests can be arranged through private physicians or county health centers, he said. Patients must make a return visit within 48 hours to determine the results.