Reference books		Publications for parents
Periodicals		Nonfiction books

Reference Books

Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Better known as the "Pink Book," this easy-to-read reference book from the CDC includes both general principles of vaccination as well as the latest information on vaccine-preventable diseases. The book also serves as the text for CDC's immunization training course of the same name. The title links to the CDC website where you can freely download the text. You can purchase a hard copy from the Public Health Foundation by calling (877) 252-1200 or order online.

Health Information for International Travel Better known as the "Yellow Book," is published every two years by CDC as a reference to those who advise international travelers of health risks. It is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful. The title links to the CDC website where you can freely download the text. You can purchase a hard copy from the Public Health Foundation by calling (877) 252-1200 or order online.

Immunization Against Infectious Disease Better known as the "Green Book," this new edition from the UK Department of Health presents the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures for all the vaccine-preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the UK. In particular, it deals with those immunizations that comprise the routine immunization program for all children from birth to adolescence. The title links to UK Department of Health website, where you can download the entire PDF document or by chapter.

ImmunoFacts Written by J.D. Grabenstein, published by Facts and Comparisons, and updated quarterly. Comprehensive and updatable reference compendium on vaccines and immunologic drugs. Call (800) 223-0554 or order online.

International Travel and Health Issued by the World Health Organization. Offers guidance on the full range of health risks likely to be encountered at specific destinations and associated with different types of travel - from business, humanitarian, and leisure travel, to backpacking and adventure tours. The book is only available online to allow for regular updates.

International Travel Health Guide Written by S.R. Rose, MD. Provides information on a variety of travel health issues.

Red Book-Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases From the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Revised every three years, contains AAP's recommendations for prevention and management of infectious diseases in children. The book comes in hard cover, soft cover, immediate download, and CD-ROM format. For more information, call (866) 843-2271 or order online.

Safety and Health During International Travel The Technical Information Bulletin from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is designed to help international business travelers. Order by calling OSHA at (202) 693-2095, or download the pdf.

Travel & Routine Immunization - A Practical Guide for the Medical Office This guide contains extensive information on immunization recommendations for travel. For more information call Shoreland, Inc. at (800) 433-5256 or visit their website.

(The) Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, second edition Written by Gary Marshall, MD (professor of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine). The handbook (Professional Communications) is a practical guide for clinicians, containing practical advice and background for the practitioner on vaccine infrastructure, standards and regulations, business aspects of vaccine practice, general recommendations, schedules, special circumstances, and how to address a patient’s concerns about vaccines.

Vaccines, 5th Edition--Expert Consult The fifth edition by Stanley A. Plotkin, MD, Walter A. Orenstein, MD and Paul A. Offit, MD (2008); 1748 pages. Order online or call (800) 545-2522.

Rapid Reference to Influenza, 2nd Edition This reference guide by Jan Wilschut and Janet E. McElhaney (2006) is published by Mosby. For ordering information visit their website and type the title in the search box.

This page was reviewed on January 25, 2008