On the bookshelf: CDC Yellow Book 2020
Published on in Vaccine Update for Healthcare Providers
Commonly known as the “CDC Yellow Book,” Health Information for International Travel is a guidebook published every two years for healthcare professionals who care for international travelers.
The 2020 version, released in June 2019, includes updates related to the following:
- Information about providing travel healthcare using telemedicine
- Legal issues relevant for clinicians caring for travelers
- Updates regarding diagnostic testing for infectious diseases and updates related to antimalarial drugs
- Information related to road traffic safety
- Treatment in light of antimicrobial resistance
Although people are currently not doing much traveling, these travel-related guidelines are important to consider as people return to normal activities.
Contributed by: Charlotte A. Moser, MS
Categories: Vaccine Update May 2020, On the Bookshelf
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