CDC's 2012 Yellow Book Online and In Print

Did you know . . . ?

CDC published its first Yellow Book, titled Immunization Information for International Travel, in 1967 as a small pamphlet with recommendations for the prevention of illnesses such as cholera, smallpox, yellow fever, and malaria.
The Yellow Book first became available online (in addition to the hard copy) in 2002.
It's grown! The 1967 edition was about the size of an index card and had 120 pages. The 2012 edition is just a bit smaller than the size of a regular sheet of paper and has 620 pages.

CDC’s Health Information for International Travel 2012 Is Now Available!

Every two years, CDC publishes CDC Health Information for International Travel, commonly known as the "Yellow Book." The Yellow Book has become a trusted reference for health care providers and travelers worldwide. This book offers an in-depth look at health risks and ways to prevent them, advice for people with special travel health needs, and more. It is written primarily for health care providers, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, who give pre-travel health care. However, the travel industry, multinational corporations, missionary and volunteer organizations, and people who vacation abroad also find the Yellow Book an excellent resource.

Topics in the 2012 Yellow Book include:

Information about the pre-travel consultation
Updated vaccine requirements and recommendations
Information about malaria risk and prevention
Updated disease risk maps
Water disinfection, animal-associated hazards, and counterfeit drugs abroad
Injuries and safety
Study abroad, travel for humanitarian aid, and medical tourism
Travel health and evacuation insurance
Specific health insights about popular tourist destinations and itineraries
Recommendations about traveling with infants and children
Advising travelers with specific needs, such as those with chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems
Health considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugees

Photo: A tropical beach Take a tour of the 2012 Yellow Book and explore all about travel health on the Travelers' Health website.

How can you get your own copy of the Yellow Book?

The Yellow Book can be purchased through Oxford University Press, other major online booksellers, and at most major bookstores. See ordering information on the CDC Travelers' Health Yellow Book homepage.

Expert advice from the Yellow Book: Don't let your patients leave home without it!

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