For CDC and non-CDC links related to travel, see Resources.

The Yellow Book
CDC Health Information for International Travel
An in-depth travel reference book published biennially by CDC

 

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
A weekly CDC publication focusing on U.S. health topics, including current U.S. outbreaks

Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal
A CDC peer-reviewed journal, tracking trends and analyzing new and reemerging infectious disease issues around the world

New England Journal of Medicine Illness in Travelers Study

Travel Recommendations for Older Adults in Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Immunizations
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

• PDF (236 KB, 38 pages)

Influenza
Preliminary Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Influenza-Like Illness Among Passengers and Crew Members on Cruise Ships, August 1999(981.2 KB, 22 pages)

Malaria
Expert Meeting on Malaria Chemoprophylaxis, January 29-30, 2003: Record of the Proceedings (219 KB, 54 pages)

Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis and Air Travel: Guidelines for Prevention and Control, 2nd Edition (World Health Organization, 2006) (728 KB, 44 pages)

Typhoid
Study Finds Typhoid Vaccine Could Benefit Short-term Travelers (August 24, 2004)

Yellow Fever

• ACIP recommendations, 2002
• MMWR, November 8, 2002 / 51(44);989-993
• MMWR, August 03, 2001 / 50(30);643-5
• Yellow Fever Vaccine Risk and Updated Yellow Fever Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) (2004)
• Reported Rare Adverse Events in Recipients of Yellow Fever Vaccine (Updated 2004)