Doctors Share 12 Travel Tips to Cut Illness Risk on Flights and Abroad

3 articles · Updated · HuffPost · May 17

12 doctor-backed precautions aim to reduce the common risk of getting sick during trips or shortly after returning home.
N95 masks, hand-washing, 60% alcohol sanitizer and disinfecting wipes topped the advice for airports, planes and other crowded shared spaces.
Hydration, rest and lighter itineraries were recommended to limit dehydration, fatigue and stress, while healthy snacks and balanced meals help support immunity.
For international or outdoor travel, doctors urged checking CDC vaccine guidance, considering malaria prevention or diarrhea medicine, avoiding unsafe water and raw foods, and packing insect repellent.
SPF 30 sunscreen and a basic medication kit — including pain relievers, antihistamines, stomach remedies and wound supplies — rounded out the prevention checklist.

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