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Immigration & Refugee TB Follow-up

  • CDC Immigrant and Refugee Health Tuberculosis Guidelines

    This section reviews the overseas TB screening process, the TB classification system, and medical examination guidelines for newly arrived immigrants and refugees.

  • Civil Surgeon TB and LTBI Evaluation Guidelines

    This section includes CDC resources for civil surgeons regarding TB screening.

  • Local Health Department (LHD) Follow-Up

    This section is for LHDs who conduct immigrant and refugee TB follow-up for their respective local health jurisdictions. The CDC encourages initiation of post-arrival evaluation for all individuals with Class A or B TB status within 30 days of notification and completion within 90 days of notification.