New! Novel H1N1 Flu Information
To read information about the ongoing outbreak of novel H1N1 flu, please see the Novel H1N1 Flu and Travel section of the CDC Travelers’ Health website, including the Cruise Ship guidance under Information for the Travel Industry.
Ship Illness and Death Reporting Protocols
Based on Federal Regulations (42 CFR Part 71), CDC DGMQ requires reporting from international conveyances destined for the U.S. of all onboard deaths and certain illnesses suggestive of a communicable disease.
Influenza
SARS-related information