# Getting started with Medova

> This website provides general health information for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before making medical decisions.

Source: https://medova.health/en/blog/getting-started · Published: 2026-04-11

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Medova helps you compare information and make decisions with confidence — without information overload.

1. **1** — Choose your language and open the Knowledge Base.
2. **2** — Search by destination or topic, then compare verified signals.
3. **3** — When something is unclear, check our doctor Q&A highlights.

## What you can find on Medova

> **Vaccination requirements**
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> Check which vaccines are required or recommended for your destination, with timing guidance and side effect profiles.

> **Country health profiles**
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> Explore disease risks, water safety, air quality, and healthcare infrastructure for 190+ countries.

> **Clinic search**
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> Find and compare travel clinics and medical tourism facilities with transparent pricing and accreditation data.

> **Disease encyclopedia**
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> Learn about tropical diseases, prevention strategies, and symptoms to watch for — written for travelers, not textbooks.

> **Health Travel Score**
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> Compare cities by healthcare quality, accessibility, safety, and cost using our composite scoring system.

## Who is Medova for?

- Travelers planning trips to regions with specific health risks

- Medical tourists comparing clinics and procedures abroad

- Expats and digital nomads monitoring health conditions in their host countries

- Healthcare professionals advising patients on travel health

## How we keep information current

Medova pulls data from WHO, CDC, national health authorities, and verified clinic submissions. Our automated pipelines sync travel advisories, outbreak alerts, and vaccine policy changes daily. Human reviewers verify clinical accuracy and flag outdated information.

> **Info: Ready to explore?**
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> Start by searching for your destination in the Knowledge Base, or browse our blog for practical travel health guides.