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Healthy Travel Tips


Before Your Trip

• Be sure your immunizations are current.
• Carry your prescription and doctor information with you
• Make sure your medical insurance is valid if traveling internationally
• If possible, delay your trip if you are not well.
• Reserve a window seat over the wing if you are prone to air sickness.
• Seek the advice of your physician if you have any questions, especially if you suffer from a chronic ailment, motion sickness, or fear of flying.
• Reduce stress by allowing ample time to check in and reach your departure gate.
• Carry all your medication with you.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes

During your Flight

• Eat lightly.
• Drink water and fruit juices.
• Leave room under the seat in front of you to stretch your legs.
• Stand and walk about periodically, if conditions permit.
• If not possible to move about, exercise your legs and feet while sitting in your seat

At Your Destination

• Don’t purchase local medications unless you are familiar with them.
• Wear sun-block and sunglasses in the tropics and at high altitudes.
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times
• Take head of water conditions and warnings posted at beaches

Helpful Web sites

For additional information, consult the following web sites:

• www.cdc.gov/travel (Centers for Disease Control)
• www.travmed.com (Travel Medicine)
• www.state.gov (U.S. Department of State: "Travel Warnings" and "U.S. Citizens Abroad")