The last thing you want to worry about while you travel during the holiday season is getting swine flu. The risk of getting ill due to close contact with others in planes, on ships and on trains increases during the winter season, which is flu season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that since April 2009, H1N1 has killed at least 4,000 people and 22 million others got sick from the flu.
The CDC is concerned about the swine flu this season, although there has been a drop in numbers recently. A spokesperson stated that the numbers “are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year.”
Before you plan your travel, find out if the airlines, rental car company or passenger train company will allow you to change your travel dates and what fees are associated with making those changes if you get sick.
If traveling by ship, car or train, take your car survival kit with you and make sure it’s stocked with a couple of N95 masks, extra water and food, and basic first aid supplies. You won’t have much flexibility if traveling by plane, because of the restrictions on liquids and other fluids. However, you can take your mask on board with you. Also, you can pack your survival kit with your checked bags, but be sure to remove all flammables, such as matches and liquid candles.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34244436/ns/travel-tips/