International Society of Travel Medicine ISTM

Navigating airport security and international regulations when traveling with prescription medications can be confusing — even for frequent travelers. ???? Country-specific restrictions vary, making advance preparation essential to avoid delays, fines, or even legal trouble. ISTM President Gerard Flaherty shares insights on how to travel safely with medications?in this Reader's Digest article. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g4Nej8F7

NEW Travel Unravelled Episode! ???? Today, IAMAT - International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers provides up-to-date information and guidance for globetrotters. But pre-internet, how did healthcare providers warn neighbouring countries about infectious disease? ?? Get an exclusive look at the evolution of travel medicine like some of the first infectious disease maps, drawings, and questionnaires that shaped how we treat infectious disease today. ?? Tune in: https://lnkd.in/eq7dhD2k Featured guests include: ?Assunta Uffer-Marcolongo, IAMAT Director This episode of the ISTM podcast was directed by President-Elect Anne McCarthy and ISTM Podcast Director Dr. Aisha Khatib. #travelhealth #travelmedicine #historyoftravel

?? Don't miss out on the upcoming Travel Medicine Review and Update Course (virtual course)! The TMRUC is your comprehensive guide to the latest advancements, designed for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals who care for travelers, expatriates, and migrants. Led by ISTM’s expert faculty, this in-depth course covers key topics like: ?? Adventure travel and bites/envenomation ?? Vaccines and immunizations ?? Risk assessment and malaria prevention ?? Travel dermatology ?? Caring for special groups: pregnant women, pediatric travelers, immigrants, and immunocompromised individuals ?? Don’t miss this opportunity — register now to join us in February! https://lnkd.in/gEnHvdtf

Planning a trip over the holidays? As the busy year-end travel season approaches, check out ISTM's newest fact sheet about how travel boosts health and wellness! ???????? ??Fact sheet: https://lnkd.in/gGseU9_7 #travelmedicine #healthytravel

Did you miss last week's webinar exploring the complexities of administering the yellow fever vaccine to vulnerable populations?! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Sanofi, a free recording of the full webinar is now available! Our expert panel dives into real-world challenges and offers valuable insights on: ??Age-related immune decline in older adults and its impact on vaccine efficacy and safety ??Increased risk of adverse reactions for immunocompromised individuals ??Unique safety and dosing considerations for children ?? Watch the recording now and deepen your #travelmedicine knowledge: https://lnkd.in/gNYDHx5n

???? Exciting News! ISTM's GeoSentinel Network has been awarded a $1 million grant from the CDC to advance critical research on the Oropouche virus (OROV). This funding award will enable GeoSentinel to conduct timely surveillance and collect vital data to inform public health strategies and improve understanding of virus transmission, presentation, and outcomes. The ultimate goal? To develop predictive models that help anticipate the virus’s spread and inform preventive measures. ???? Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gj4EJ2Vn #travelmedicine #oropouche

Have you signed up for the upcoming webinar on Yellow Fever? This promises to be a highly informative discussion and is free and open to all. ?? Sign up link: https://lnkd.in/gXTPfhVU We hope to see you there next Wednesday!

?? NEW: Resource Hub for Travel Health Nurses ?? Calling all travel health nurses! We have a tremendous new resource just for you: The Nurse Professional Group (NPG) Hub, a collection of international resources to empower travel health nurses worldwide. This resource is free and openly available to all in travel nursing. ? To ensure convenient access, the NPG Hub organizes resources in two ways: by topic and alphabetically by country. ?? ?? Topical resources include immunization guidelines, disease surveillance tools, and select materials from the World Health Organization. Additionally, the NPG Hub showcases selected resources from 15 countries, arranged alphabetically for easy navigation. ?? Ready to explore? https://bit.ly/48p5xYR #travelmedicine #travelhealth

NEW Travel Unravelled Episode Alert! ???? Arboviruses like dengue and chikungunya are surging globally, spreading beyond tropical areas to Europe and North America. Why is this happening, and what role do travelers play? This episode explores these questions as well as the impact of climate change, new vaccines like Qdenga & Ixchiq, and how to stay protected. ?? Tune in: https://lnkd.in/gHJMEGsB Featured guests include: ? Ralph Huits of IRCCS Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria and Co-Principal Investigator of GeoSentinel (research lead) ? Dr. Susan Hills, a medical epidemiologist in the Arboviral Diseases Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Fort Collins, Colorado. This episode of the ISTM podcast was directed by Digital Communications Lead Sarah McGuinness with support from ISTM President-Elect Anne McCarthy, ISTM Podcast Director Dr. Aisha Khatib and Dr. Albie DE FREY, CEO of Travel Doctor Corporate.? #travelhealth #travelmedicine

Join us for this informative webinar addressing the unique challenges of administering yellow fever vaccine for vulnerable populations, including older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and children. ?????????? *Register at the link in the event invitation.* The webinar is free to attend and open to all thanks to the support of our sponsor, Sanofi. Featured speakers include: ?Jane Chiodini MBE ?Catherine Keil ?Linda Bos of University of Michigan Health-West ?Candace McAlester, DNP, MS, APRN, FNP-C of ExxonMobil ?The session will be moderated by Karl Hess.