Author Description

Travelers' Vaccines provides authoritative information regarding travel vaccinations, with contributions by international key opinion leaders. The text gives a clinical perspective on immunization theory and practice as well as examining emerging global trends in the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases. It highlights up-to-date reviews on recommendations and controversies regarding travel vaccines. Topics covered include the considerations of special at-risk groups of travelers. Travelers' Vaccines outlines standards for clinical practice guidelines, approaches to vaccine safety, vaccine development and future vaccines. Also featured is a chapter-by-chapter review of the individual vaccines administered to travelers. This book will be the premiere reference for detailed information on the development and clinical experience regarding vaccines for international travel.