Health Care Abroad

CDC Yellow Book™ 2026: Section 5
For Health Care Providers

Purpose

Publication name: CDC Yellow Book™: Health Information for International Travel
Edition: 2026
Top takeaway: Healthcare professionals can prepare international travelers for accessing healthcare abroad.
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Chapters

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Travel Insurance, Travel Health Insurance, and Medical Evacuation Insurance
Learn about the different types of travel insurance.
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What To Do When Sick Abroad
Learn how to advise travelers on methods to access medical care if they are sick abroad.
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Medical Tourism
Learn how to educate international travelers on the risks of medical tourism.

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Table of Contents
Browse through a catalog of travel medicine topics for healthcare professionals.
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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)