Sources of Health Information for Travelers

Take the time to learn as much as possible about your destination before you leave. There are many ways to protect yourself from unwanted illness and excellent resources to help you. Seek them out and travel in good health!

Quick Reference Material

The Travel Clinic Directory...produced by Pasteur Merieux Connaught, provides a listing of travel medicine providers in the United States. This is available from Pasteur Merieux Connaught by calling 1-800-VACCINE (1-800-822-2463).
Publication No: MKT 4048

Health Information for International Travel...produced by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides pertinent information for travelers. A copy can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington, D.C. Telephone: (202) 512-1800

Reference Websites
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Health information on specific destinations, outbreaks of concern and information about specific diseases that can affect international travelers.
International Society of Travel Medicine: Search for a Travel Clinic, attend a conference, educational postings, current news.
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: The principal organization in the U.S. representing scientists, clinicians and others with interests in the prevention and control of tropical diseases through research and education.