Health Tip: Traveling During Flu Season

(HealthDay News) --If you plan to travel during flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests:

  • Get the flu vaccine. It's still not too late.
  • Don't travel if you feel sick.
  • Avoid close contact with sick people.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If they are not available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

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