The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released the online version of
the 2014 edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel, commonly
known as the “Yellow Book.” Nicknamed for its yellow cover, this is the
ultimate guide for healthy international travel. The most recent version
includes special guidance for people who will be living long-term in areas with
malaria. The 2014 edition also expanded its chapter on select destinations,
providing insiders’ knowledge and specific health risks about popular tourist
destinations.
A
team of almost 200 experts update this health guide every two years. The Yellow
Book provides the latest official CDC recommendations to keep international
travelers safe and healthy. It includes a complete catalog of travel-related
diseases and up-to-date vaccine and booster recommendations. The information in
the book does not just stop with infectious diseases; it also includes advice
about preventing and treating common travel-related ailments such as altitude illness,
motion sickness, and jet lag. The book offers useful tips on topics such as
traveling with pets, packing a travel health kit, avoiding counterfeit
medications in foreign countries, and getting travel health and evacuation
insurance for emergencies. In addition, the Yellow Book provides advice for
people traveling with young children, individuals with disabilities or chronic
illnesses, and those traveling for humanitarian aid work or study abroad.
“International
travel can be an incredible experience, but it has its risks and the hazards
are ever-changing. The Yellow Book clearly and comprehensively gives the most
updated health-related precautions and information for traveling
internationally,” said Dr. Gary Brunette, chief of CDC’s Travelers’ Health
Branch. “By following CDC recommendations, international travelers can stay
healthy and safe so they can take full advantage of their traveling
experiences.”
Posted by Tim Sandle
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