The Yellow Book Launch

27 July 2010

An essential travel health resource that no GP practice or travel clinic should be without...

Guidelines for illness prevention in travellers from the UK

On 23rd June the National Travel Health Network & Centre (NaTHNaC) published and launched the 2010 edition of an essential travel health resource that no GP practice or travel clinic should be without: Health Information for Overseas Travel, known as the UK Yellow Book.

The launch event, held at the Wellcome Collection in London, was an opportunity to thank many who have been involved with the book’s production, including InterHealth’s very own Dr. Vanessa Field (lead editor), and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Evelyn Sharpe (contributor). It was an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance of the book and to people working in travel and health.

Pictured above: Dr. Vanessa Field at the launch of the Yellow Book on 23rd June 2010 at the Wellcome Collection in London.

Who’s it for?

The Yellow Book is aimed primarily at health professionals. It has been produced as a clinical reference work to aid in the pre and post travel consultation. It provides a wealth of clinical information in a very user-friendly format. Although the content focuses on the practice of travel medicine in the UK, the book will also be of interest to health professionals in Europe and other English-speaking countries.

Organisations deploying staff and volunteers overseas could also benefit from having a reference copy to help them become aware of the potential risks of international travel.

The book has been endorsed by all UK health authorities and its influence is expected to extend beyond the UK. Commenting on the book, Mr. Justin McCracken, Chief Executive of the Health Protection Agency, said: “The Yellow book is an essential travel health resource that no GP practice or travel clinic should be without.”

Download sample chapters

Government statistics estimate that there were nearly 60 million trips by UK residents in 2009, compared to just over 30 million 20 years ago. Increasing numbers of vulnerable travellers, including older people, pregnant women, young children, and those with complex medical problems, are going to more adventurous or remote destinations.

The Yellow Book 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 list of resources

Download sample chapters from NaTHNac’s website.

How to order

Purchasers should telephone +44 (0) 191 203 2329.
The distributor will quote for postage and packaging according to the destination country.

Selling price: £19.95 + postage and packaging (variable)

Order your copy

Visit our TravelShop to view and order all your essentials for global travel.

For TravelWell Plan subscribers: Visit InterHealth’s Travel Health Advice Centre (THAC) for health information and guidance online.

Pictured above: InterHealth's Dr. Ted Lankester meets Prof David Hill at the launch of the Yellow Book on 23rd June 2010 at the Wellcome Collection in London.