The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast PATREON UNLOCKED #39 Exclusive! Travel Medicine
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Jul 17, 2025 Discover essential tips for safe summer travel as the hosts share humorous anecdotes and discuss common travel health issues. They emphasize infection prevention, especially malaria, while navigating vaccination guidelines and managing diabetes abroad. The conversation touches on the resurgence of wrestling culture alongside music recommendations, including a deep dive into the legacy of Harry Nilsson. Expect lighthearted commentary mixed with valuable medical insights tailored for globetrotters!
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Check Updated Travel Infection Resources
- Check the CDC Yellow Book and UK's Fit for Travel for continuously updated travel infection risks.
- Look up WHO's website for the most current disease outbreaks before traveling.
Travel Mortality Risks
- Travel mortality mainly arises from risks similar to those faced at home, like heart attacks or accidents.
- Infectious diseases during travel mostly cause inconvenience rather than death.
Address Risk Behaviors in Travelers
- Offer pre-exposure prophylaxis and condoms non-judgmentally to travelers engaging in higher risk behaviors.
- Counsel about safe sex and substance use as travel increases risk-taking behaviors due to context changes.