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Immigration & Refugee TB Follow-up

CDC Overseas and Domestic 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 Overseas and Domestic Tuberculosis Guidelines

Civil Surgeon/Panel Physician TB Evaluation Guidelines

This section includes CDC resources for panel physicians and civil surgeons regarding TB screening, class arrivals, and immigration requirements.

Civil Surgeon/Panel Physician TB Evaluation Guidelines

Local Health Department (LHD) Follow-Up

This section is for LHDs who conduct immigrant and refugee TB follow-ups for their respective local health jurisdictions. The CDC encourages completion of an initial evaluation for all individuals with Class B TB status within 30 days of arrival.

Local Health Department (LHD) Follow-Up