International Travel and Health : Vaccination Requirements and Health Advice

This annual guide, updated each January, issues authoritative advice on the medical & personal precautions needed to protect the health of international travellers. Addressed to physicians, tourist agencies, airlines & shipping companies, the book presents the latest information on general precautions to be taken by all travellers, health risks specific to different geographical areas, vaccinations recommended or advised by WHO, & vaccinations legally required for entry into each of the world's countries. Though the main emphasis is on prevention, country-specific information on common diseases may also help physicians attack the cause of illnesses acquired abroad.WHO Staff is the author of 'International Travel and Health : Vaccination Requirements and Health Advice', published 1994 under ISBN 9789241580199 and ISBN 9241580194.