A Quarantine Station is a facility designed to isolate and monitor individuals or animals that may have been exposed to infectious diseases. These stations are typically located near ports or airports and serve to prevent the spread of diseases into the general population. They are equipped to provide medical care and conduct tests to determine if the individuals are infected. Historically, quarantine stations were established during outbreaks of diseases like the plague or cholera. They played a crucial role in public health by ensuring that potentially contagious individuals were kept away from healthy populations until it was safe for them to re-enter society.