CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for International Travel
Author(s) -
Shama CashGoldwasser,
Michèle Barry
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1537-6591
pISSN - 1058-4838
DOI - 10.1093/cid/cix965
Subject(s) - medicine , medline , travel medicine , pathology , law , political science
As unprecedented numbers of travelers cross international borders each day, the need for up-to-date, practical information about the health challenges posed by travel has never been greater. For both international travelers and the health professionals who care for them, the CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for International Travel is the definitive guide to staying safe and healthy anywhere in the world.The fully revised and updated 2018 edition codifies the U.S. government's most current health guidelines and information for international travelers, including pretravel vaccine recommendations, destination-specific health advice, and easy-to-reference maps, tables, and charts. The 2018 Yellow Book also addresses the needs of specific types of travelers, with dedicated sections on:Precautions for pregnant travelers, immunocompromised travelers, and travelers with disabilitiesSpecial considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugeesPractical tips for last-minute or resource-limited travelersAdvice for air crews, humanitarian workers, missionaries, and others who provide care and support overseasAuthored by a team of the world's most esteemed travel medicine experts, the Yellow Book is an essential resource for travelers -and the clinicians overseeing their care -at home and abroad.
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