The green book travel chapters

UK Health Security Agency Immunisation against infectious disease, the 'green book' travel chapter updates

The following chapters are the latest updates on travel-related vaccines following discussion at the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) Travel Sub-Committee and approval by the main JCVI.

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Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by the gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Following colonisation of the small bowel, V. cholerae produces an enterotoxin that causes secretion of fluid and electrolytes and leads to painless, watery diarrhoea. Cholera is characterised by the sudden onset of profuse, watery stools with occasional vomiting.


Cholera: the green book, chapter 14

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Updated: 01 August 2024

Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a mosquito-borne viral encephalitis caused by a flavivirus. It is the leading cause of childhood encephalitis in Asia, with an estimated 68,000 clinical cases per annum (World Health Organization, 2019).


Japanese encephalitis: the green book, chapter 20

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Updated: 06 February 2024

Yellow fever is an acute flavivirus infection spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

In February 2024, this chapter was updated to include new guidance on yellow fever vaccination for individuals with an allergy to egg. Guidance has been added from the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS) on thymectomy and cardiac surgery. In March 2024, further updates have been added to the reinforcing immunisation content.


Yellow fever: the green book, chapter 35

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Updated: 01 March 2024

Resources

First published : 06 February 2024 Last updated : 01 August 2024
  1. Cholera chapter added with updated epidemiology and vaccine information to include Vaxchora®.

  2. Yellow fever chapter added with updated reinforcing immunisation content. 

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Travel health infographics

Topical infographics offering essential travel health tips and advice for safe and enjoyable trips

Updated: 15 July 2024

Educational events

A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to UK health professionals working, or wishing to work, in the field of travel medicine

Updated: 09 September 2024

Vaccines and medicines: availability, supply, shortages and use of unlicensed medicines

Information for health professionals on availability of vaccines and use of unlicensed products

Updated: 27 August 2024

Country-specific information: Rationale

Epidemiological rationale for recommendations

Updated: 02 August 2024

Infectious diseases

Cholera

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease usually associated with poverty, poor sanitation and inadequate access to clean drinking water

Updated: 26 March 2024

Dengue

Dengue is an infection caused by the dengue virus of which there are four different subtypes. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes

Updated: 29 July 2024

Rabies

Rabies occurs in warm-blooded mammals and is transmitted to humans, most often by a bite or scratch from an infected animal, usually a dog

Updated: 25 March 2019


Preparing for healthy travel

First aid kits

A travel health first aid kit is recommended for travellers

Updated: 30 August 2017

Summer travel: advice for students and young holidaymakers

Off on a summer break? See our guide to staying safe and healthy abroad

Updated: 03 June 2024

Insect and tick bite avoidance

Protection from insect and tick bites is essential to help prevent vector-borne diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and Zika

Updated: 21 March 2024


Special risk travel/traveller

Travelling with additional needs and/or disability

This factsheet provides an overview and advice on the points to consider when travelling with additional needs and/or disability

Updated: 06 February 2018

Hajj and Umrah

The Ministry of Health of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issue their requirements and recommendations for Hajj and Umrah annually

Updated: 15 May 2024

Extreme heat

Advice when travelling to areas with extreme heat

Updated: 14 May 2024


Clinic resources

Educational events

A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to UK health professionals working, or wishing to work, in the field of travel medicine

Updated: 14 March 2017

Vaccines and medicines: availability, supply, shortages and use of unlicensed medicines

Information for health professionals on availability of vaccines and use of unlicensed products

Updated: 17 October 2022

The green book travel chapters

UK Health Security Agency Immunisation against infectious disease, the 'green book' travel chapter updates

Updated: 06 February 2024

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