Flu and Air Travel: What You Need To Know
Posted on April 30th, 2009 by CarolMaple
Quickly wanted to share a timely article on Flu and your health on a plane by Mark Gendreau, M.D., posted on CNN Health.
Basic points are these:
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Carry hand sanitizer and wash your hands, wash your hands.
Before and after eating, using the restroom, touching the overhead bin, etc.
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Turn the overhead air vent to low and point it so that airflow is slightly in front of your face.
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Use a surgical mask and bring an extra one for anyone near you.
Please read the full article on CNN Health.
Filed under: Air Travel, General, Health and Safety
