How to Prevent Viruses when Traveling
Check for any known viral risks at your destination before you leave.. See a doctor 4–6 weeks before you plan on leaving.. Get vaccinations if they're required for your destination.
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Check for any known viral risks at your destination before you leave.
Check for any known viral risks at your destination before you leave.
See a doctor 4–6 weeks before you plan on leaving.
See a doctor 4–6 weeks before you plan on leaving.
Get vaccinations if they're required for your destination.
Get vaccinations if they're required for your destination.
Reconsider traveling if you're older or have underlying medical conditions.
Reconsider traveling if you're older or have underlying medical conditions.
Book a seat by the window instead of near the aisle.
Book a seat by the window instead of near the aisle.
Wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Bring hand sanitizer with you to stay disinfected.
Bring hand sanitizer with you to stay disinfected.
Follow all the safety and distance precautions at the airport or station.
Follow all the safety and distance precautions at the airport or station.
Clean armrests, seat belts, and tray tables with wipes.
Clean armrests, seat belts, and tray tables with wipes.
Wash your hands frequently.
Wash your hands frequently.
Use hand sanitizer or wipes if you aren't able to wash your hands.
Use hand sanitizer or wipes if you aren't able to wash your hands.
Avoid touching your face.
Avoid touching your face.
Limit close contact with other people.
Limit close contact with other people.
Get a good amount of sleep so your body has time to rest.
Get a good amount of sleep so your body has time to rest.
Eat foods that have been thoroughly cooked.
Eat foods that have been thoroughly cooked.
Avoid food from street vendors or buffets.
Avoid food from street vendors or buffets.
Stay hydrated with bottled water throughout your entire trip.
Stay hydrated with bottled water throughout your entire trip.
Avoid drinking unfiltered water if there are known water-borne illnesses.
Avoid drinking unfiltered water if there are known water-borne illnesses.
Boil water before you drink it if it's not safe from the tap.
Boil water before you drink it if it's not safe from the tap.
Wear loose-fitting clothing that covers your skin.
Wear loose-fitting clothing that covers your skin.
Avoid wearing perfume.
Avoid wearing perfume.
Spray insect repellent to deter pests.
Spray insect repellent to deter pests.
Stay in an area that has mosquito nets or screens.
Stay in an area that has mosquito nets or screens.
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