# CDC Yellow Book — Travel Health Information

> Official U.S. government travel health guidelines and vaccine recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by Unbound Medicine, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdc-yellow-book/id1235766820 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 67 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdc-yellow-book/id1235766820/reviews.md

## What is CDC Yellow Book?

**U.S. Government’s Most Current and Trusted Travel Health Guidelines**

Preview, Buy, or Sign In using this app.

FREE PREVIEW – Experience the Yellow Book to see the value of having trusted travel information when and where it's needed.

ABOUT YELLOW BOOK
The fully revised and updated 2020 CDC Yellow Book app delivers the U.S. government’s most current travel health guidelines, including pre-travel vaccine recommendations, destination-specific health advice, and easy-to-reference maps, tables, and charts. Authored by a team of the world’s most esteemed travel medicine experts, this app best codifies the U.S. Government’s latest travel guidelines to staying healthy anywhere in the world.

Review dedicated topics on emerging infectious disease threats such as Zika, Ebola, and MERS, new cholera vaccine recommendations, updated guidance on the use of antibiotics to treat traveler’s diarrhea, special considerations for unique types of travel (i.e. wilderness expeditions, work-related travel, and studying abroad), and fully revised advice for specific destinations in international travel.

FEATURES
• Pre-travel vaccinations and preventative care
• Destination specific guidelines with sections on Cuba and Burma
• Advice for travelers with specific health needs (pregnant women, travelers with chronic illness, etc.)
• Practical tips for last minute or resource limited travelers
• Recommendations for air crews, humanitarian workers, missionaries, and others who provide care and support overseas
• Easy to use reference maps, tables, and charts
• Notes for making custom notes and highlights within entries
• Full Text Search to find specific topics quickly
• "Favorites" for bookmarking important topics

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gary W. Brunette

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Powered by: Unbound Medicine

Unbound Privacy Policy: www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy
Unbound Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

## Key features

- Pre-travel vaccinations and preventative care
- Destination-specific guidelines
- Advice for travelers with specific health needs
- Full text search
- Custom notes and highlights
- Reference maps, tables, and charts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDC Yellow Book | $29.99 | one-time |
| CDC Yellow Book | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdc-yellow-book/id1235766820/reviews.md

### 1/5 — CDC Yellow Book

*2020-01-09*

Does not forewarn that this is a $29.99 app

### 1/5 — Too Basic, should be free

*2019-06-25*

Too basic and limited. Doesn't state which areas are moderate to high-risk for travelers’ diarrhea, which most travelers will contract. Doesn’t offer advice on routine vaccines such as MMR for areas with community outbreak of measles. This is not a good app for beginners or experts in travel medicine. It’s too basic and should be a free app.

### 1/5 — No free

*2019-05-07*

You need to pay to get informarion

### 5/5 — Clarification

*2018-10-11*

Clarification on all the bad reviews.  The info is great and if you live in the developing world and see patients it is invaluable.  Great info without a WiFi.  It is a trial version.  It lists all the topics you can see with a subscription.  I think people just want everything for free nowadays.  It’s a great app.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to write this thoughtful review. We are so glad to hear you find this to be a valuable resource.

### 1/5 — Total waste

*2018-06-20*

Makes you pay for info easily obtained free from CDC website. Don’t bother.

### 1/5 — Making you pay for a free product

*2018-05-13*

This is a government document, free online, but these cons are selling it to you. Don’t be scammed.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time - go to CDC instead

*2018-04-05*

Complete waste of time. The “previews” are no such thing and nearly all information is behind a $30 paywall. 

Don’t bother with this cash grab. Go to the CDC website where all the information is available freely. 

It is disgraceful that a public health info resource like this that is already paid for by taxpayers and donations *and* that has all the info for free on the CDC website is being sold here for a hefty profit. Absolutely shameful behavior. 

A minor convenience fee of $1-$3 or so would be perfectly fine, but present cost is criminal.

### 5/5 — Pricy, But Great Information !

*2018-03-10*

If you travel the world, especially in the tropics, the C.D.C. “Yellow Book” for travellers has lots of info on tropical diseases and other diseases, and the preventive actions and vaccines to help prevent the diseases. Yes, it’s pricy, but I recommend it.

### 1/5 — Not really a preview

*2018-01-12*

I don’t think any reasonable man would call this a “Preview.” Once you waste your time and data downloading the app, you will ONLY have access to a “water disinfection for travelers” document. If you want to know what the app contains and how it functions you’ll have to pay $30 or just go to the CDC website where it’s free.

**Developer response:** We appreciate your feedback. The current Preview version offers 11 available entries in the "Contents" section and 46 available entries within the "Topics" section to aid in a user's decision whether to purchase. Purchasing an account unlocks the remaining content and also grants the ability to add Favorites and Notes so that you can easily return to entries that are important. Also, once the content has been synced to your device, it is accessible without an internet connection. These perks set the mobile app apart from accessing the content online.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2017-09-10*

This "app" is free to download but does not come with usable data. In order to make it usable, you must pay $29.95. So, the app is not free. It's 29.95 app. Take that into consideration before you download.

## Frequently asked questions about CDC Yellow Book

### What is the CDC Yellow Book app?

The CDC Yellow Book app provides the U.S. government’s most current travel health guidelines. It includes pre-travel vaccine recommendations, destination-specific health advice, and easy-to-reference maps, tables, and charts.

### Does the CDC Yellow Book app have ads?

Yes, the CDC Yellow Book app contains advertisements. This is indicated by the app's monetization model.

### What information is included in the CDC Yellow Book app?

The app covers emerging infectious disease threats, new vaccine recommendations, updated guidance on traveler's diarrhea treatment, and advice for specific travel types and destinations.

### What devices does the CDC Yellow Book app support?

The CDC Yellow Book app is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is the CDC Yellow Book app updated?

The app was last updated on August 31, 2024, with version 1.5. This suggests regular updates to ensure the information remains current.

### What is the age rating for the CDC Yellow Book app?

The CDC Yellow Book app has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of the medical information provided.

### Can I make notes or save favorite topics in the CDC Yellow Book app?

Yes, the CDC Yellow Book app allows users to make custom notes and highlights within entries, as well as bookmark important topics using a 'Favorites' feature.

### Is there a free preview of the CDC Yellow Book app available?

Yes, the app offers a free preview, allowing users to experience the value of having trusted travel information before making a purchase or signing in.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-05-13

We’ve upgraded our purchase process. We implemented Apple’s latest payment technology to make buying and restoring purchases smoother than ever.
   - Instant Access: Your premium features unlock immediately after purchase.
   - Better Reliability: No more "Restore Purchase" errors.
   - Seamless Management: Easier control over your subscription status directly within the app

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

### 1.5 — 2024-08-31

* New Notes design with more highlighting colors.
* Improved performance for faster access to critical medical information. 

If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to the Unbound Medicine support team.

### 1.4 — 2021-03-15

* 2020 Content Update
* New app icon
* Bug Fixes

Thank you for using CDC Yellow Book. If you have any questions regarding this app, please contact Unbound Medicine customer support.

### 1.3 — 2018-11-15

This latest update provides interface upgrades to help enhance the performance of your app.
If you have further questions about the new features, please contact Unbound Medicine Support. 
Thank you for using CDC Yellow Book.

### 1.2 — 2017-09-18

* New Look and Feel
* iOS 11 Support
* Background updating  allows you to continue using the app as new content is downloading
* Organize favorites with tagging

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