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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100190065974

ISBN-139780190065973

eBay Product ID (ePID)3038272412

Product Key Features

Number of Pages744 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCdc Yellow Book 2020 : Health Information for International Travel

Publication Year2019

SubjectClinical Medicine, Pathology, Immunology, General

TypeTextbook

AuthorCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (Cdc)

Subject AreaTravel, Medical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight45.7 Oz

Item Length7.3 in

Item Width10.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Reviews"This is a very well-written book that provides a great explanation of the core principles of travel medicine. This edition includes updated recommendations on some of the vaccines, such as the yellow fever vaccine. An understanding of the concepts in this book serves the needs of clinicians who aim to conquer the outbreaks of infectious diseases associated with travel. (Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!)" -- Manasa Velagapudi, Doodys

SynopsisThe definitive reference for travel medicine, updated for 2020! The CDC Yellow Book offers everything travelers and healthcare providers need to know for safe and healthy travel abroad. This 2020 edition includes:- Country-specific risk guidelines for yellow fever and malaria, including expert recommendations and 26 detailed, country-level maps- Detailed maps showing distribution of travel-related illnesses, including dengue, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis, and schistosomiasis- Guidelines for self-treating common travel conditions, including altitude illness, jet lag, motion sickness, and travelers' diarrhea- Expert guidance on food and drink precautions to avoid illness, plus water-disinfection techniques for travel to remote destinations- Specialized guidelines for non-leisure travelers, study abroad, work-related travel, and travel to mass gatherings - Advice on medical tourism, complementary and integrative health approaches, and counterfeit drugs- Updated guidance for pre-travel consultations- Advice for obtaining healthcare abroad, including guidance on different types of travel insurance- Health insights around 15 popular tourist destinations and itineraries- Recommendations for traveling with infants and children- Advising travelers with specific needs, including those with chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems, health care workers, humanitarian aid workers, long-term travelers and expatriates, and last-minute travelers- Considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugeesLong the most trusted book of its kind, the CDC Yellow Book is an essential resource in an ever-changing field -- and an ever-changing world., The definitive reference for travel medicine, updated for 2020! "A beloved travel must-have for the intrepid wanderer." -Publishers Weekly"A truly excellent and comprehensive resource." -Journal of Hospital InfectionThe CDC Yellow Book offers everything travelers and healthcare providers need to know for safe and healthy travel abroad. This 2020 edition includes:· Country-specific risk guidelines for yellow fever and malaria, including expert recommendations and 26 detailed, country-level maps· Detailed maps showing distribution of travel-related illnesses, including dengue, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis, and schistosomiasis· Guidelines for self-treating common travel conditions, including altitude illness, jet lag, motion sickness, and travelers' diarrhea· Expert guidance on food and drink precautions to avoid illness, plus water-disinfection techniques for travel to remote destinations· Specialized guidelines for non-leisure travelers, study abroad, work-related travel, and travel to mass gatherings · Advice on medical tourism, complementary and integrative health approaches, and counterfeit drugs· Updated guidance for pre-travel consultations· Advice for obtaining healthcare abroad, including guidance on different types of travel insurance· Health insights around 15 popular tourist destinations and itineraries· Recommendations for traveling with infants and children· Advising travelers with specific needs, including those with chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems, health care workers, humanitarian aid workers, long-term travelers and expatriates, and last-minute travelers· Considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugeesLong the most trusted book of its kind, the CDC Yellow Book is an essential resource in an ever-changing field -- and an ever-changing world., The definitive reference for travel medicine, updated for 2020 "A beloved travel must-have for the intrepid wanderer." - Publishers Weekly "A truly excellent and comprehensive resource." - Journal of Hospital Infection The CDC Yellow Book offers everything travelers and healthcare providers need to know for safe and healthy travel abroad. This 2020 edition includes: Country-specific risk guidelines for yellow fever and malaria, including expert recommendations and 26 detailed, country-level maps Detailed maps showing distribution of travel-related illnesses, including dengue, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis, and schistosomiasis Guidelines for self-treating common travel conditions, including altitude illness, jet lag, motion sickness, and travelers' diarrhea Expert guidance on food and drink precautions to avoid illness, plus water-disinfection techniques for travel to remote destinations Specialized guidelines for non-leisure travelers, study abroad, work-related travel, and travel to mass gatherings Advice on medical tourism, complementary and integrative health approaches, and counterfeit drugs Updated guidance for pre-travel consultations Advice for obtaining healthcare abroad, including guidance on different types of travel insurance Health insights around 15 popular tourist destinations and itineraries Recommendations for traveling with infants and children Advising travelers with specific needs, including those with chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems, health care workers, humanitarian aid workers, long-term travelers and expatriates, and last-minute travelers Considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugees Long the most trusted book of its kind, the CDC Yellow Book is an essential resource in an ever-changing field -- and an ever-changing world., The definitive reference for travel medicine, updated for 2020! "A beloved travel must-have for the intrepid wanderer." -Publishers Weekly"A truly excellent and comprehensive resource." -Journal of Hospital InfectionThe CDC Yellow Book offers everything travelers and healthcare providers need to know for safe and healthy travel abroad. Along with disease- and country-based recommendations for vaccination and precaution, it serves as a general guide to understanding and addressing the various health threats that can come with all types of travel. Long the most trusted book of its kind, the CDC Yellow Book is an essential resource in an ever-changing field -- and an ever-changing world.

LC Classification NumberRA783.5