{"id":26796,"date":"2024-11-12T15:33:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T13:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaccinatiepunt.nl\/?p=26796"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:13:19","slug":"60-and-travelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaccinatiepunt.nl\/en\/60-en-op-reis\/","title":{"rendered":"60+ and travelling?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you over 60 and planning to travel? Beware: you are more susceptible
for infectious diseases, even if you are healthy. Find out what the risks are and what you
can do to avoid problems such as illness while travelling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of older travellers is increasing. The extent to which someone falls into the \u2018older
traveller\u2019 varies from person to person and depends on various
factors. The immune system has a very gradual decline, starting as early as 40-
age. Particularly from the age of 60, a marked decrease in the functioning of the
immune system takes place, allowing infections to become more frequent and severe, and the
body is less likely to recover. The climate, altitude and accessibility of medical
on-site facilities, safety and hygiene are particularly important for older travellers
to take into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the additional risks?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Ageing is often accompanied by a decline in lung, heart and kidney function. Older
Travellers may run into problems earlier as a result. Common problems at
older travellers are heart disease, respiratory infections, traveller's diarrhoea and dehydration,
constipation, overheating and hypothermia. (Traffic) accidents are also common.
While travelling, the risk of jet lag, thrombosis leg or pulmonary embolism is higher in older people
persons. In addition, infectious diseases, such as malaria, dengue and
chikungunya is more severe in older individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventive measures<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Travelling can be physically strenuous, even without special activities. At airports, you put
sometimes travel long distances, not infrequently with time constraints and luggage. It can help to make the
tailor travel pace, transport and accommodation to what is comfortable and feasible for you.
When preparing for the trip, keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n