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Navigating Innovations and Challenges in Travel Medicine and Digital Health: Navigating the World - A Guide for Immunocompromised Travelers

Navigating Innovations and Challenges in Travel Medicine and Digital Health: Navigating the World - A Guide for Immunocompromised Travelers
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Author(s): Asha Rani N. R. (Alliance University, India), Sheetal Thapa (Alliance University, India)and Sasmita Bal (Alliance University, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 20
Source title: Navigating Innovations and Challenges in Travel Medicine and Digital Health
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Saurabh Agarwal (Yeungnam University, South Korea), D. Lakshmi (VIT Bhopal University, India)and Lalit Singh (Future University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8774-0.ch003

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Abstract

This chapter is an attempt at offering a systemic approach to the difficulties of the immunocompromised traveler as they tour different parts of the globe. It stresses preparations that one should undertake before embarking on the journey such as consultative meetings with the doctors, taking vaccinations, risks associated with that specific destination. The chapter also covers issues like medication administration, feeding, and watering, or adaptation to climate, humidity, temperature, and altitude, among others. It highlights the relevance of technologies including telemedicine, wearable health devices, as well as health tracking applications in promoting safety and independence of the potentially at risk group during travels.

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