Port Health

Port health stations are part of a system to limit introduction & spread of diseases into the U.S.

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Port health station staff waiting for a plane Port Health Serves to limit the introduction and spread of contagious diseases in the U.S. May 15, 2024 Map of the United States, organized by state/region to show locations of 20 Port Health Stations and their jurisdictions. Port Health Stations U.S. Port Health Stations are located at 20 ports of entry and land border crossings. May 15, 2024 Laws and Regulations Learn about laws related to federal isolation and quarantine and CDC’s role. Travel Restrictions to Prevent the Spread of Contagious Diseases Public health travel restrictions help prevent spread of diseases on planes and into the U.S. Contact Investigation Learn how contact investigations work and how they protect other passengers on flights. Airline and Maritime Guidance Airplane flying at sunset Airline Guidance Airline guidance for reporting death or illness and managing ill passengers or crew. May 15, 2024 Ocean wake from cruise ship Maritime Guidance Guidance for ships in U.S. waters on reporting death or illness and managing ill passengers or crew May 15, 2024 Port health station staff member interviews a sick traveler Definitions of Signs, Symptoms, and Conditions of Ill Travelers Explanations and examples of signs and symptoms that might indicate communicable diseases. May 15, 2024

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