'The Second Edition of the Manual of Travel Medicine satisfies the need for a ready reference source of information on major diseases and injury issues relevant to the pre- and post-travel consultation, as well as providing a structure for the delivery of this information. . . The Manual. . . is an essential reference for all physicians and nurses working full-time or part-time in travel medicine, which would easily fit into the briefcase or desktop library. [It] will also appeal as a reference textbook for general practitioners and general practice staff, especially those who are called upon to occasionally provide travel health advice, and other health professionals with an interest in travel medicine. Academic and research departments of travel medicine should also consider [it] as a useful textbook for their libraries and postgraduate courses in travel medicine.'

From review, by Peter A. Leggat, James Cook University of Newcastle, published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2005.06.015.

'This is the Second and expanded edition of a useful desktop guide to pre-travel health advice. . . The manual has an extensive pedigree, because it is the descendent of a manual developed by Dr Allen Yung for use by successive generations of doctors at the former Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital, Victoria. . . The manual focuses on pre-travel health advice and does not cover assessment and treatment of the unwell returned traveller. While this is a substantial omission, it is not a major drawback for a GP readership who are mainly providing pre-travel health advice. While not as inexpensive as the first, this edition of the manual is still reasonably priced, and has the advantages of a more professional look plus the welcome addition of an index'.

From review, by Nick Zwar, Professor of General Practice, University of New South Wales, published in Australian Doctor, 29 April, 2005.

'This Manual of Travel Medicine is excellent. It is comprehensive, up-to-date and well written. . . The information on immunizations is particularly comprehensive, with every travel vaccine covered as well as sections on topics such as delay in vaccine doses and the interchangeability of vaccine products. The section on travellers with special needs is also noteworthy. . . The appendix on common travel destinations with suggested special vaccinations, malaria risk and any other issues will be very useful for those new to the field of travel medicine. . . The manual reflects the huge experience of the five authors. It is clear and consistent throughout. The authors frequently offer their perspective as well as facts. They make comments such as 'we are completely comfortable', or 'we feel' or 'our impression'. This makes the book very practical and useful. The manual achieves exactly what it intends to do: provide information and advice for those advising prospective travellers. It is wonderful to have such a book written from the perspective of practitioners and travellers from down under'.

From review, by R J H Ingram, Diagnostic Medlab, Auckland, New Zealand, published in International Medicine Journal, 2006.

'The fact that the manual comes from a group of very experienced and qaulified Australian authors is of substantial value, as it complements the information available in other publications. . . Controversies and differences of opinion, such as whether to recommend hepatitis B vaccination to all or only to higher risk subgroups of travellers and the use of bacille Calmette-Guerin (BSG) vaccine in travellers are discussed, and the recommendation of key authorities and the authors' own opinion are provided. . . Though not as inexpensive as the first, this edition of the Manual of Travel Medicine is still reasonably priced, and has the advantages of a more professional look and the welcome addition of an index.'

From review, by Nicholas A Zwar, Professor, General Practice Unit, Fairfield Hospial, Sydney, published in Medical Journal of Australia, Vol 185 No 7, 2 October 2006.