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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. |
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. |
(The)
Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
This handbook by Gary S. Marshall,
MD, et al. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins) is a practical guide
for clinicians. Discusses vaccines, general considerations, standards
and regulations, the immunization encounter, the business of vaccines,
etc. 415 pages. (Also available as a PDA (personal digital assistant)
reference for Palm OS; Windows, CE; and Pocket PC handheld devices.)
To order by phone, call customer service at (800) 638-3030 or order
online. |
Vaccines,
4th edition
The
4th edition by S.A. Plotkin and W.A. Orenstein (2004) is greatly expanded
from the previous edition with almost 2000 pages of vaccine information.
To order, call (800) 545-2522 or order
online. |
This page was reviewed
on January 25, 2008
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