Feb 5, 2010

Stay Healthy Traveling


This year, more than any other, it’s important to stay healthy throughout the winter travel season.  The CDC and many health experts offer concrete tips to keep your health in tip-top shape this winter.

First, make sure to pack hand sanitizer in your suitcase when you take off for a trip.  Pack wipes in your carryon so that you have something to use while you are in route to your destination.  Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching other people’s items. 

If you sit next to someone who appears to be sick on the plane, you have a few options.  According to the medical director of the health plan program, Cinergy Health, started by Daniel Touizer, you can try to change your seat.  If this is not possible, offer the sneezing seat-mate tissues and turn on the air vetn in their direction.
Dr. Margaret Lewin, the medical director of Cinergy Health, also recommends bringing along a daily dose of Vitamin D to keep yourself healthy.

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