Travelling with Children: an Update

Abstract

A 'healthy' journey starts with a good preparation, especially when travelling with children. It is important that travelling parents inform themselves timely in order to have sufficient time to arrange everything before departure. In general, it is recommended to schedule a travel consultation at least six to eight weeks before departure, but for some vaccinations more time may be necessary. Travel medicine is an increasingly complex medical specialization. Therefore it might be recommended to consult a travel clinic, general practitioner with specific knowledge in travel medicine or paediatrician specialized in infectious diseases / travel medicine prior to travel, especially when going to the tropics or for more adventurous prolonged journeys. This article offers an updated overview of the current pre-travel recommendations for children, aiming to facilitate safe and healthy travel.