BAG
Federal Office of Public Health of the Swiss Confederation (Bundesamt für Gesundheit)
Welcome to WanderWell!
Your travel companion and personal assistant advising you on health-related topics.
Hi, I'm WanderWell! Let me introduce myself...
I'm your go-to advisor when it comes to planning your next trip! Happy to help you get and stay informed about current health-related issues on the trip of your dreams. Just let me know what country you are going to, make sure to mention the region and what time of the year your trip is scheduled in. This way, I can really get into the details of seasonal and regional risks. I can provide you with a current list of recommended vaccines you might want to get before the trip and provide an overview of what you should definitely carry in your personal first-aid kit. I will provide you with the sources of my information and assure you that I am always up to date with the latest information available.
WanderWell at a glance
WanderWell offers a unique experience in your travel planning process and makes it easier, more structured and user-oriented in many ways. Here are some reasons why you can rely on WanderWell when preparing for a trip and while traveling:
Personalized
WanderWell creates a personalized experience for every user. Have a chat with us and we will always be happy to discuss your questions. Follow-ups are always welcome!
24/7 Availability
WanderWell is an online service that is available at all times. You decide when and how long you want to chat. Always happy to be at your service!
Instant Response
WanderWell is an on-demand service. The days of waiting for an answer are over: If you want to know something, WanderWell will satisfy your thirst for knowledge immediately.
Reliable Data Sources
WanderWell knows how important it is to have checked, reliable data sources. Therefore, you will always be told where the data was obtained from. Learn more about the data sources here.
Up To Date
WanderWell is always up to date and knows about all current disease outbreaks and seasonal health risks. Don't miss out on anything and enjoy a relaxed vacation.
Re-Check
Tired of constantly refreshing news portals and authorities' websites for an update? Simply ask WanderWell!
Privacy
Your inquiries will always be treated confidentially. WanderWell does not collect data - the sole goal is to help you prepare for your travels in the best possible way.
Trained Professional
WanderWell was trained on vast amounts of data to provide accurate and helpful responses in health-related travel inquiries.
All-In-One
WanderWell is a real gem: Conveniently obtain all the information you need from a simple chat.
WanderWell Chat
WanderWell makes use of ChatGPT Language Model, and is enhanced by RAG.
RAG stands for Retrieval Enhanced Generation. Basically, this means that on top of OpenAI's cutting-edge technology, we add verified, up-to-date information to the answer that you receive regarding your trip!
When you ask a question, the RAG component springs into action, conducting a real-time search across a vast range of online databases and websites. It doesn't just look for any information but focuses on finding the most relevant and current data. The retrieved data is then seamlessly woven into the response generated by the language model, giving you not just any answer, but one that's informative and tailored to your specific inquiry about your travels.
Why chat with WanderWell and not ChatGPT? Firstly, WanderWell uses Domain-Specific Expertise - it specializes in providing tailored advice and recommendations specifically related to health and travel. Our team integrates insights from healthcare professionals and travel experts to offer you accurate and reliable guidance throughout your journey. Another advantage is the fact that WanderWell uses Curated Content - it curates relevant content to enhance your travel experience. From travel health guides to vaccination checklists and local healthcare resources, we provide you with comprehensive support and easy access to valuable information whenever you need it.
Here are some reasons why you can rely on WanderWell when preparing for a trip and while traveling:
Where does WanderWell get its information from?
The team at WanderWell hand-picked reliable and constantly updated sources. As we are a start-up based in Switzerland, we for now mostly rely on Swiss information pages as well as internationally recognized health organizations. Feel free to check out our sources in the links below:
UZH Zentrum für Reisemedizin
Center for travel medicine of the University of Zurich.
WHO
The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the national public health agency of the United States.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
The Team behind WanderWell
Hi! We're happy that you have found our travel companion and hope that you get some good use out of it! We're a group of Master's students at EPFL Majoring in Life Sciences Engineering and Computer Science. Our enjoyment for traveling brought us together and we aspire to create a platform that provides health-related travel information on-demand. We've created this safe space for you to ask all your questions and wish you all the best for your upcoming trip!
We first started this project in a Digital Epidemiology course at EPFL where we identified the need for this application! Do you want to get inspired as well? And learn interesting facts and methods from the emerging Digital Epidemiology field?
