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Travel Unravelled

ISTM
Travel Medicine
Public Health
Malaria
Chikungunya
Toxoplasmosis
Vaccines
Snakebite
Dengue
Rabies
ITIT App
Altitude Illness
Pediatric Travel Medicine
International Society Of Travel Medicine
Mass Gatherings
Travel Vaccination
Medical Tourism
Amazon River
Geosentinel
Measles
Polio

Join experts from the International Society of Travel Medicine as they unravel the most important travel tips you need to know. Hear the legendary stories about the history of travel medicine, why your favourite cocktail might also be an ancient malaria treatment, and where you should never go without travel insurance. Whether you're an adventure amateur or an expeditioner with experience, Travel ... more

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This summer, the world turned its eyes to the biggest sporting event on the planet: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spanning three countries — Canada, United States, and Mexico — and drawing millions of fans across borders, this isn't just football. It's on... more

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Journey back with us nearly 40 years ago, when travel medicine was but a sparkle in a few physicians' eyes — and discover how a handful of visionary health professionals built a global medical field.

In this special episode of Travel Unravelled, h... more

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With names like leishmaniasis, myiasis, new world screwworm and gnathostomiasis, parasitic infections can be absolutely the worst souvenir to bring back from any trip. They all come from unwanted hitchhikers that can return with travellers after they... more

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Travel insurance is often an afterthought in trip planning. Some travellers skip it altogether. Others buy it without really knowing what they're covered for — or how it works when things go wrong. But when the unexpected happens — like a scooter cra... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jill Weatherhead
US Soccer Infectious Disease Consultant; Director of Pediatric Travel Medicine at Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital
Episode: When the World Comes to Play: Mass Gatherings and the FIFA World Cup
Dr. Salim Parker
Travel medicine and general practitioner; past president of SA Society of Travel Medicine
Cape Town, South Africa
Episode: When the World Comes to Play: Mass Gatherings and the FIFA World Cup
Robert Steffen
Founding member and early leader of ISTM; based in Zurich
International Society of Travel Medicine
Episode: Founding Travel Medicine: The ISTM's Formative Years
Herbert DuPont
Dr. Bert DuPont; driving force for Journal of Travel Medicine
Journal of Travel Medicine
Episode: Founding Travel Medicine: The ISTM's Formative Years
Phyllis Kozarsky
Co-founder of ISTM; affiliated with Emory University and CDC; GeoSentinel founder
Emory University; CDC; GeoSentinel
Episode: Founding Travel Medicine: The ISTM's Formative Years
Nancy Jenks
Family nurse practitioner; involved in travel medicine education and refugees research
Nursing/Travel Medicine Education
Episode: Founding Travel Medicine: The ISTM's Formative Years
David Shlim
Physician; CIWEC Clinic Kathmandu; founding ISTM member
CIWEC Clinic; ISTM
Episode: Founding Travel Medicine: The ISTM's Formative Years
Jay Keystone
Canadian physician; instrumental in ISTM meetings
ISTM
Episode: Founding Travel Medicine: The ISTM's Formative Years
Carlos Seas
Associate Professor of Medicine, Alexander von Humboldt Tropical Medicine Institute, Cayetano University
Alexander von Humboldt Tropical Medicine Institute, Cayetano University
Episode: Unwanted Souvenirs: Top Five Parasites in Travellers

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Aisha Khatib
Host and podcast director with ISTM involvement; guides discussion and coordinates guests

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When the World Comes to Play: Mass Gatherings and the FIFA World Cup
Q: What should attendees do to stay healthy in hot, crowded stadiums?
Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged standing in the heat, wear breathable clothing, seek shade, and utilize on-site clinics and water stations; be prepared to take breaks during intense heat.
When the World Comes to Play: Mass Gatherings and the FIFA World Cup
Q: Do you recommend travelers stay home or travel with a mask during mass gatherings given current conditions?
Preparation, vaccination, and risk understanding are essential; travel is a personal choice, but being informed and vaccinated reduces risk and supports a safer experience for everyone.
Across the Ages: Travel Advice for Parents from Pediatricians
Q: How do you manage discussions about high-risk behaviors among teenagers traveling in groups?
It's important to talk to them alone about safe practices, addressing issues like drugs and sex without parental presence to ensure they feel comfortable sharing their experiences.
Across the Ages: Travel Advice for Parents from Pediatricians
Q: Can you unpack the phrase 'children are not just small adults' for our audience?
Children require specialized care in terms of medications and vaccinations. The protections needed differ significantly from those for adults, especially regarding dosages and developmental considerations.
Travel Health Insurance and Medical Care on the Road
Q: Kamolthip, can we maybe just walk through the steps for getting the assistance company involved if someone gets injured?
Travelers should call the assistance company using the app or phone number for immediate evaluation and to get help, emphasizing that family members must also be involved.

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What is Travel Unravelled about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show brings together infectious disease and travel medicine experts to explore practical health insights for travelers, clinicians, and policymakers. Across episodes, it covers mass gatherings, vaccine planning, travel insurance, pediatric travel, altitude illness, vector-borne and parasitic infections, and the evolving history and structure of travel medicine networks. Listeners are likely to come away with actionable tips for staying healthy abroad, understanding the ethics and logistics of medical support while traveling, and insights into how global travel health has evolved—from early ISTM milestones to modern surveillance and preventive strategies. A standout characteristic is the host team's emphasis on real-world scenario discus... more

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1. Dr. Jill Weatherhead
2. Dr. Salim Parker
3. Robert Steffen
4. Herbert DuPont
5. Phyllis Kozarsky
6. Nancy Jenks
7. David Shlim
8. Jay Keystone

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