Physician, traveler, and
prevention enthusiast.
I'm an infectious diseases physician with a passion for travel, prevention, and global health. I built TravelMed to make evidence-based travel health advice easier to understand, more practical, and accessible to everyone — without paywalls or gatekeeping.
Why TravelMed
Too often, travelers either get no pre-trip health advice at all, or they get a generic printout from a clinic that doesn't account for their specific itinerary. Meanwhile, the best information is scattered across CDC pages, WHO advisories, and medical journals that most people will never read.
TravelMed brings that information together — synthesized, destination-specific, and written for real travelers, not medical professionals. The goal is simple: help people travel with more confidence, better preparation, and a clear sense of what actually matters before a trip.
What you'll find here
Destination health briefs
Country-specific vaccine recommendations, malaria prophylaxis, and prevention checklists tailored to your itinerary.
Disease reference
Physician-reviewed profiles on travel-relevant diseases — transmission, prevention, symptoms, and treatment.
Outbreak alerts
Active disease outbreaks and health advisories that affect travelers, updated as situations develop.
Guides & reviews
Deep dives on gear, destinations, and prevention strategies — tested and written from a physician's perspective.
Sources & methodology
All recommendations on TravelMed are aligned with current guidelines from the following organizations. Content is reviewed regularly and updated when guidelines change or new outbreaks emerge.
Medical disclaimer
TravelMed provides general educational information about travel health. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified travel medicine specialist or your healthcare provider before traveling. Individual health recommendations depend on your medical history, medications, allergies, and specific itinerary. Visit a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before departure whenever possible.