CDC Press Release: CDC Implements New Tiered Travel Health
Press Release
For Immediate Release:
May 20, 2004 Contact: CDC Media Relations
404-639-3286
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today implemented a new system for providing travelers with guidance about potential health hazards and the steps they can take to protect themselves when traveling abroad. The new system makes it easier for the public to understand what their risks may be during an emerging public health crisis and what they can do to protect themselves.