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Appendix: Resources for the primary care physician

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Internet and electronic resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/travel

The CDC publishes the Yellow Book: Health Information for International Travel, which focuses on immunization and malaria prophylaxis. The Yellow Book is published biennially.

ProMED-mail, hosted by the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Web site: http://www.promedmail.org

This Web site receives, edits, and publishes worldwide disease-outbreak reports daily.

Division of Geographic Medicine, University of

Societies

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)

60 Revere Drive, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

Telephone: 847-480-9592

Fax: 847-480-9282

Web site: http://www.astmh.org

The ASTMH publishes The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Tropical Medicine and Hygiene News, and Health Hints for the Tropics. It is the primary US-based organization dedicated to the advancement of tropical medicine, public health, and related disciplines. Membership includes clinicians and

Supplies

Immunizations and other vital health information must be recorded in the International Certificates of Vaccination (Yellow Card). These cards can be ordered by calling the Public Health Service's Superintendent of Documents in Washington, DC (202-512-1800). The cost is $1 per card or $15 per pack of 100 cards. The form number is PHS 731 #017-001-00483-9. This card can be useful for patients with chronic illness who carry prescription medications, especially insulin and needles.

Practitioners

Health insurance

It is important for travelers to have international health insurance for medical care and evacuation. The following two companies have good reputations for this service:

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