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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.
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.
