Healthy travel

Healthy travel · Q&A guide

Which winter trips should older adults reconsider?

Reconsider itineraries with active health notices, limited access to care, difficult evacuation or exposures that conflict with your health needs. There is no permanent list of countries that every older traveler should avoid.

Healthy travel · Q&A guide

5 winter travel situations worth rethinking after 65

Consider changing plans when travel combines crowds, poor ventilation, remote care, extreme conditions or a demanding schedule. Age alone does not determine whether you should travel.

Healthy travel · Q&A guide

What belongs in an older traveler's health checklist?

Plan medication access, a health summary, insurance and local medical care before departure. Leave enough time to discuss vaccines and destination risks.

Healthy travel · Q&A guide

How do you check travel health notices before booking?

Use CDC destination pages and travel health notices, then consider what they mean for your activities and medical situation. Notice status can change.

Healthy travel · Q&A guide

How can you plan travel with a chronic condition?

Discuss the destination, schedule and medical access with your clinician, especially if symptoms or treatment have recently changed. Bring a realistic plan for continuity of care.

Healthy travel · Q&A guide

How can you reduce respiratory exposure while flying?

Use layered precautions suited to your risk: consider a well-fitting mask in crowded indoor spaces, follow hygiene advice and make a plan if you become sick. No seat or travel gadget guarantees protection.