La METIS platform is the result of work carried out within the International Vaccination Center of the Pasteur Institute of Lille, under the impetus of the Professor Daniel Camus, then head of the center. Designed as a tool reference in travel healthToday, she is being cared for and medically supervised by the Dr. Perrine Decaudin, the center's medical director, who oversees its development and evolution. METIS was designed to support both The travellers and the health professionals in the preparation of international trips, by centralizing in a clear, reliable and interactive way all the useful health information according to the destination.
By entering a country or city, the user accesses an interactive and dynamic map allowing them to view:
- health risks and diseases potentially present depending on the geographical area;
- the associated prevention recommendations;
- general health recommendations for travellers;
- local recommendations specific to the destination;
- recommended or mandatory vaccinations;
- protective measures against mosquitoes and other environmental risks;
- additional information useful for the trip, sometimes including contextual data such as the weather.
A view adapted to all user profiles
METIS offers two levels of use:
• a view of the general publicsimple, educational and accessible to all;
• a expert view, intended for healthcare professionals, offering a more in-depth level of detail.
This dual approach makes it possible to meet the needs of both travelers and those healthcare professionals who advise their patients about travel, particularly in the context of frequent or business travel.
Reliable information, validated by doctors
All content available in METIS is written and validated by doctors.
The recommendations are based on public health references and comply with the recommendations of the High Council for Public Health, guaranteeing reliable, up-to-date and secure information.
The application data is also regularly updated by the team at the Vaccination and Travel Medicine Centre of the Pasteur Institute of Lille, in order to ensure that the information is always relevant and up-to-date.
Reliable information, validated by doctors
All content available in METIS is written and validated by doctors.
The recommendations are based on public health references and comply with the recommendations of the High Council of Public Healthguaranteeing reliable, up-to-date and secure information.
The application's data is also regularly updated by the team at Vaccination and Medical Center of the Journey from the Pasteur Institute of Lille, in order to ensure that the information is always relevant and up-to-date.
A practical tool to prepare for your departure
The METIS application allows you to view, on an interactive and dynamic map, the health risks specific to your destination as well as the associated prevention recommendations (necessary vaccines, protection against mosquito bites, preventive treatment against malaria, etc.).
It is part of an approach to comprehensive prevention of the traveler and facilitates access to clear and structured information before leaving.
A complete and accessible mobile application
The METIS platform will soon be available as a mobile application on the Apple Store and the Google Play StoreAll accessible features will be retained in the application, guaranteeing an identical and complete experience, regardless of the device used. Users will thus be able to find all content, interactive maps et prevention recommendations directly from their smartphone, with ease.
A comprehensive prevention program before departure
METIS is part of a comprehensive approach to traveler safety.
In addition to the application, it is possible to benefit from personalized medical support via a travel medicine consultationThis consultation is essential for tailoring recommendations to each individual situation. It is recommended to schedule this consultation at least one month before departure, and ideally even more. in the event of expatriation, humanitarian trip ou around the world.
The METIS app does not, however, replace a medical consultation, which remains essential for a personalized assessment. Travel medicine consultations at the International Vaccination Center of the Pasteur Institute in Lille are available on Doctolib to make it easier to book appointments.
