Know Before You Go
There are many resources available to help you find additional information about the areas you plan to visit. Most bookstores and libraries have travel sections where you can browse for facts on climate, geography, political conditions, disease risks, and other concerns. There are also many sites on the Internet where you can find free, detailed, and current information. Some of the best are:
Travel Medicine Recommendations
Travel Health Online
WHO International Travel & Health
WHO Infectious Diseases
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Malaria Recommendations
CDC's ' Yellow Book, Health Information for International Travel 2008
Travel Warnings and Consular Information
US State Dept. Travel Warnings & Consular Information
U.S. Customs
UK FCO Country Advice
Canada Travel Information & Advisory Reports
Australian Dept. of Foreign Affairs & Trade Travel Advice Index
Vaccine Resources
CDC-NIP Partner: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
CDC-NIP Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
CDC-NIP Current Vaccine Delays & Shortages
Canadian Immunization Guide
Immunization Action Coalition
Vaccine Information for the Public & Health Professionals
Who Immunization, Vaccines, & Biologicals
Global Alliance for Vaccines & Immunization (GAVI)
Surveillance & Epidemiological Bulletins
Who Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER)
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
UK Communicable Disease Report (CDR Weekly)
Canada Communicable Diseases Report
Australia Communicable Diseases Intelligence
Other
Airline Contact Information
CIA - Region & Country Maps
CIA - The World Factbook
Cities of the World
Embassy Page
Foreign Consular Offices in the US
Local Times Around the World
Mapquest
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
US State Department Background Notes
US State Department Medical-Evac List
UN Cartographic Section - Maps & Geographical Information Resources
World Clock
