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Health Information For International Travel 2005-2006: CDC Yellow Book (Health Information for International Travel)
Health Information For International Travel 20052006 CDC Yellow Book - Health Information for International Travel Author:CDC, Phyllis Kozarsky, Paul Arguin, Ava Navin Heres the cutting-edge New Edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions famed "Yellow Book"the most authoritative guide of its kind! This resource offers vital pre-travel healthcare recommendations and essential information on health risks abroad. Its written by experts at the CDC in Atlanta, and is the only... more » publication that bears stamps of approval from the CDC and the US Department of Health and Human Services. Required reading for physicians, health-care professionals, and frequent travelers alike! * Reviews the countries that require a vaccination certificate for entry as well as US Public Health Service Recommendations and WHO International Health Requirements for vaccination. * Features vaccination recommendations and disease prevention strategies for HIV/AIDS, cholera, hepatitis, influenza, plague, SARS, small pox, viral hemorrhagic fevers, and many other illnesses. * Includes a separate chapter on yellow fever vaccine requirements and information on malaria risk and prophylaxis by country. * Presents invaluable advice on dealing with hazards associated with natural disasters, animals, cruise ships, swimming, food and drink, altitude and motion sickness, sunburn, blood transfusion, and more. * Details the geographic distribution of potential health hazards to travelers by continent.« less