Travel Health Blog
Articles and guides on travel health, vaccines, and medical travel
Post-Travel Health Checkup: What to Do When You Get Home
A practical guide for returning travelers: symptoms to watch, incubation periods for tropical diseases, a post-travel checklist, and red flags that need immediate medical attention.
Jet lag and your health: how to prevent, manage, and recover
A practical guide to understanding jet lag: symptoms, east vs. west differences, prevention strategies, phased recovery plan, melatonin use, and when to see a doctor.
Top Medical Tourism Hubs 2026: ranked by Health Travel Score
Discover the top medical tourism destinations ranked by Medova's Health Travel Score — combining healthcare quality, accessibility, cost, and safety across 500+ cities.
The Ultimate Pre-Trip Health Checklist for International Travelers
A complete timeline checklist from 8 weeks before departure to travel day: vaccinations, prescriptions, health kit, insurance, and emergency contacts.
“From” price vs total cost: how to compare offers without surprises
A cost breakdown template: what must be included, what is often extra, and the minimum fields you should request.
Minimal travel health kit: the list that covers 90% of trips
A packing checklist with a core kit plus add-ons for tropics, altitude, long flights, kids, and chronic conditions.
Traveler’s diarrhea: what to do in the first 24 hours
A calm decision tree: hydration, OTC options, red flags, and when to seek medical help—plus special cases (kids, pregnancy).
Travel vaccines in 15 minutes: a simple decision flow
A practical checklist and decision flow: destination, timing, risk profile, and when a clinician is necessary.
Clinic abroad: green flags and red flags (a verification checklist)
How to evaluate safety, transparency, and the real scope of an offer—without getting lost in marketing.
After Your Trip: Post-Travel Health Screening & Warning Signs
A comprehensive guide to post-travel health screening. Learn which symptoms to watch for, when to see a doctor, and how to complete important tests and vaccine series after returning home.
Travel Vaccines for Children: Age-by-Age Guide for Family Trips
An age-by-age guide to travel vaccines for children. Learn minimum ages for each vaccine, antimalarial options for kids, DEET safety, and how to build a family travel health kit.
Travel Vaccines During Pregnancy: What's Safe and What to Avoid
A comprehensive guide to travel vaccination safety during pregnancy. Learn which vaccines are safe, which are contraindicated, and how to plan international travel while expecting.