Travelling with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Considerations

Key Takeaways: • Pre-travel consultation is essential for safe and enjoyable travel. IBD patients and physicians should discuss necessary vaccinations and action plans as soon as possible. • Preparing for travel by packing a medical kit, necessary medications and obtaining adequate travel insurance can reduce stress and mitigate problems. • Pre-travel vaccination is an important part of the preparations for many IBD patients. Live vaccines are contraindicated in patients taking immunosuppressant medications. Expert advice from a travel medicine specialist can identify individual patient vaccinations needs. • There are several resources available to physicians and patients alike, to empower our patients and remove many of the barriers they face when travelling.