How to Avoid Catching a Cold or the Flu from Airplane Germs
by Juan Vives
You can protect yourself from catching a flu bug, cold, or airplane germs in a crowded airplane by following a few simple rules. There is nothing worse than arriving sick at your vacation spot or taking home a cold as a souvenir. A few of the best healthy travel practices will help you avoid catching a cold or the flu from germs floating around the airplane cabin.
Plane air is filtered and flows from the cabin ceiling to the floor, so the danger is mainly from the noses, mouths, and hands of people sitting around you, and the objects you touch during the flight.
Here is a list that will help you avoid catching a cold or the flu and protect yourself from airplane germs on your flight:
- It is all about who you are sharing your armrest with. If your neighbor is sneezing, ask the flight attendant if you can sit somewhere else. Or if you can find an open spot once the airplane is in flight and the “fasten your seatbelt light” is off, just move. Your neighbor may actually appreciate the extra space.
Free Guide to Air Travel and Pregnancy
Air travel is generally safe for pregnant women.
However, traveling pregnant does come with some warnings.
To help ease some of the anxiety, read on for a sample of the travel tips from a free guide to Air Travel and Pregnancy.
It answers all your questions on how to ensure safe and comfortable air travel when pregnant.
Quick Tips for Healthy Air Travel While Pregnant
- Travel with at least one companion who also has your emergency contact information in addition to your doctor’s number programmed into their phone.
- Carry documentation with your expected date of delivery, doctor’s contact information, and your blood type.
- Stay hydrated. Dehydration on airplanes can be worse when you’re pregnant, so drink plenty of caffeine-free, non-alcoholic fluids before, during, and after the flight.
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2 Ways to Avoid a Norovirus on a Cruise Ship
There has been a lot of publicity, in recent years, about norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships. This is a virus which affects the stomach and intestines. The most common norovirus symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, mild fever, headache, fatigue, and stomach cramping. It has an incubation period of 36 hours, and usually only lasts one or two days. While it is highly contagious, here are 2 ways to avoid a norovirus on a cruise ship.
You can become infected with the virus if you touch surfaces or objects infected with the norovirus (such as handrails, doorknobs, and elevator buttons) or if you shake hands with an infected person and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes.
One way to avoid a norovirus is to be sure you wash your hands often with soap and warm water. In addition, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer such as Purell frequently.
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