Purpose
Publication name: CDC Yellow Book: Health Information for International Travel
Edition: 2026
Top takeaway: Healthcare professionals can prepare international travelers for safe and healthy travel.

Chapters
Learn about pre-travel consultations to assess risks and recommend care to international travelers.
Consider how a traveler’s perception and tolerance of risk may impact their travel decisions.
Learn which vaccines to administer to international travelers before travel.
Learn about possible medication and vaccine interactions among international travelers.
Find country-specific advice for yellow fever and malaria prevention.
Learn about common causes of travelers’ diarrhea and which medications prevent and treat it.
Learn about safe food and water practices to share with international travelers.
Learn about water disinfection techniques for travelers visiting regions with unsafe drinking water
Learn the essential supplies to suggest to international travelers for travel health kits.
Learn how to prioritize essential vaccines for last-minute international travelers.
Learn more about mental health support and strategies to share with international travelers.
Learn about local laws, health considerations, and safety risks for LGB+ international travelers.
Learn more about safe, evidence-based complementary health practices for international travelers.
Learn about accessible healthcare solutions for international travelers with limited resources.
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