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CDC: 2012 Yellow Book Online
# 5684
Every two years the CDC publishes their `Yellow Book’, a reference for those who advise international travelers about health risks. While written primarily for Health Care providers, the yellow book is a tremendously valuable resource for all.
You find it chock full of maps, charts, and advice and information on everything from Amebiasis to Yersiniosis, and scores of infectious diseases in-between.
For those who will refer to it often, a 640 page hard copy is available from the Oxford University Press for $45.00. You can also order a copy from online booksellers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
But for casual users, or those on a budget, the text of the the 2012 Yellow Book is available online on the CDC’s Traveler’s Health website.
Table of Contents
About the Yellow Book
According to a recent CDC Press release, new to the 2012 edition are:
Updated maps on the distribution of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease usually found in the tropics, which has been increasing internationally and was seen in the southern Florida in 2009 for the first time in 75 years.
What to expect if you're traveling during an international disease outbreak
Larger and more detailed maps for yellow fever and malaria, which can sometimes affect only certain parts of countries.
Tips for travel to mass gatherings such as the Hajj pilgrimage and sporting events like Olympics or World Cup
Prevention of traveler's diarrhea – it's not only what you eat and drink, but also other factors including how your food is prepared and where you eat.
So, whether you are planning a trip to some exotic locale, or are simply interested in reading about some of the pathogens you might encounter in your travels, the CDC’s Yellow Book makes a terrific resource.
CDC: 2012 Yellow Book Online
# 5684
Every two years the CDC publishes their `Yellow Book’, a reference for those who advise international travelers about health risks. While written primarily for Health Care providers, the yellow book is a tremendously valuable resource for all.
You find it chock full of maps, charts, and advice and information on everything from Amebiasis to Yersiniosis, and scores of infectious diseases in-between.
For those who will refer to it often, a 640 page hard copy is available from the Oxford University Press for $45.00. You can also order a copy from online booksellers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
But for casual users, or those on a budget, the text of the the 2012 Yellow Book is available online on the CDC’s Traveler’s Health website.
Table of Contents
About the Yellow Book
According to a recent CDC Press release, new to the 2012 edition are:
Updated maps on the distribution of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease usually found in the tropics, which has been increasing internationally and was seen in the southern Florida in 2009 for the first time in 75 years.
What to expect if you're traveling during an international disease outbreak
Larger and more detailed maps for yellow fever and malaria, which can sometimes affect only certain parts of countries.
Tips for travel to mass gatherings such as the Hajj pilgrimage and sporting events like Olympics or World Cup
Prevention of traveler's diarrhea – it's not only what you eat and drink, but also other factors including how your food is prepared and where you eat.
So, whether you are planning a trip to some exotic locale, or are simply interested in reading about some of the pathogens you might encounter in your travels, the CDC’s Yellow Book makes a terrific resource.