Travelers with Additional Considerations

CDC Yellow Book™ 2026: Section 2
For Health Care Providers

Purpose

Publication name: CDC Yellow Book™: Health Information for International Travel
Edition: 2026
Top takeaway: Healthcare professionals should prepare international travelers with additional health considerations, such as chronic illnesses or severe allergies.
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Chapters

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Travelers with HIV
Learn how to counsel and protect international travelers with HIV.
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Immunocompromised Travelers
Tailor vaccine and medicine recommendations based on international travelers’ immune systems.
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Travelers with Disabilities
Learn how to counsel and recommend resources to international travelers with disabilities.
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Travelers with Chronic Illnesses
Learn how to educate international travelers to manage chronic conditions during travel.
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Severely Allergic Travelers
Learn how to advise international travelers to manage allergies and avoid allergic reactions.
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Traveling with Prohibited or Restricted Medications
Educate international travelers about local laws, restricted medications, and necessary documents.
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Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in Travelers
Counsel and share resources with international travelers about substance use during travel.

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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)