Olympics Travel Tips for Kids
Attention, young sports fans: Get ready for the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games! Whether you're packing your bags for Beijing or just watching the competition on TV, your friends at CDC want you to be part of the Gold Medal Travel Health Team.
YOU can be a part of the Gold Medal Travel Health Team! Start your "training" with the information below, and then visit our Gold Medal Travel Health Team Web site to learn even more!
Learn New Things
Remember to do your research. Before the Olympics begin, find out more about―
- China
- The Olympic Games
- How to stay healthy when you travel (Hint: The next section and your doctor can help with this one.)
Visit Fun Facts about China and Fun Facts about the Olympic Games to get started!
Practice Your Skills
To prepare for the Olympics, Team USA has to practice. As a member of the Gold Medal Travel Health Team, you need to practice too! Read more about the travel health "skills" you need to practice before you leave, during your trip, and after you come home.
All travelers (even your parents!) should ALWAYS practice these travel health skills:
- Wash your hands.
- Wear sunscreen, a hat, and bug spray when you go outside.
- Drink lots of bottled water.
- Stay away from animals you don't know.
Have Fun!
Of course, all teams like to have fun! Visit the activity page to―
- Test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
- Search for words about Travel Health and the Olympics.
- Color a picture.
Think your parents need to learn about travel health? Tell them to visit Gold Medal Travel Health Tips for grown-ups.
Know someone else who is going to the Olympics? Send your friend an eCard and share what you've learned about good travel health!
For travel health information about other international destinations, see our Web site, wwwn.cdc.gov/travel.
