Refugee Health Guidelines: Domestic Guidelines
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These guidelines were developed by the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ), CDC and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Health Work Group. Please see the HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement page for more information regarding the special health challenges of refugees. In order to address such needs, ORR provides guidance, resources and oversight for refugee medical assistance, initial refugee medical screening, and refugee health/mental health technical assistance and consultation. For technical questions regarding the guidelines, please contact DGMQ at 404-498-1600.
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