International Travel and Health 2008

More than 800 million international journeys were made in 2007. Global travel exposes many people to changes in altitude humidity disease agents and temperature - all of which can lead to ill health. Many health risks can be minimized by precautions taken before during and after travel. This book explains how travelers can stay healthy and provides WHO guidance on vaccinations malaria chemoprophylaxis and treatment protection against insects and other disease vectors and safety in different envi