The 2010 edition of the ‘Yellow Book’ is now available

The completely revised 2010 edition of Health Information for Overseas Travel, also known in the UK as the ‘Yellow Book’, has been published and is now available to purchase.

It contains comprehensive information and advice for travel health professionals with specific sections on:

• risk assessment and risk management in the pre-travel consultation                     


• guidance on travellers with special health needs or who are undertaking challenging itineraries


• algorithms for medically managing returned travellers


• an extensive disease guide


• a wide listing of resources

This publication is designed to complement the dynamic information found on the NaTHNaC website.

Ordering copies

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres (YFVCs) administered by NaTHNaC can order a complimentary copy of the Yellow Book by contacting NaTHNaC’s distribution centre on               0191 203 2329         0191 203 2329.  You will be asked to quote your UKYFVC number and confirm your practice name and address. A charge of £5.20 to cover postage and packaging will be made.

Sanofi Pasteur MSD has purchased enough copies to provide one free of charge to each practice that is not a YFVC. These copies can be ordered via the Sanofi Pasteur MSD website at: http://yellowbook.medisis.com/medisis/.