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Immigration & Refugee TB Follow-up

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.

    CDC Immigrant and Refugee Health Tuberculosis Guidelines

  • Civil Surgeon TB and LTBI Evaluation Guidelines

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

    Civil Surgeon TB and LTBI Evaluation Guidelines

  • 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.
    Local Health Department (LHD) Follow-Up