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About Immigrant and Refugee Health
More than 1 billion people globally are immigrants, refugees and migrants. Learn what CDC is doing t…
Aug. 9, 2022
Intercountry (International) Adoption Health Guidance
Understanding the immigration process for international adoptees arriving in the United States.
Sept. 25, 2019
CDC provides the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Im…
Aug. 10, 2022
Laws and Regulations for the Medical Examination of Aliens
Regulations that establish medical examination requirements of aliens (immigrants, refugees, asylees…
Apr. 19, 2024
Health Education and Communication Tools
Health communication resources for refugee, immigrant, and migrant (RIM) communities and other limit…
Aug. 1, 2022
Electronic Disease Notification System
The EDN is a reporting system that notifies U.S. health departments and clinics of arriving refugees…
Sept. 26, 2019
Refugee Immunization Information Systems Exchange (RIISE) Project
The RIISE Project makes refugee vaccination records readily available for local medical providers.
Mar. 4, 2021
Technical Instructions
Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians
Medical Screening and vaccination requirements used by Panel Physicians
May 15, 2024
Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons
Medical screening and vaccination requirements used by Civil Surgeons
May 15, 2024
Refugee Health Guidance
Refugee Health Overseas Guidance
Guidance for pre-departure screening and treatment of refugees
May 15, 2024
Refugee Health Domestic Guidance
Guidance for post-arrival screening and treatment of refugees
May 15, 2024