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Whether traveling to warmer weather or a snow-filled adventure, make sure the flu is not your travel companion. Get your flu vaccine before you go to reduce your risk of catching and spreading the flu.
Wherever you may be going this winter, protecting yourself and others from the flu is important. Here are some useful tips for staying healthy during the winter months.
Vaccines are the most important tool we have for preventing the flu. If you have not gotten your vaccine already, it's important to get it before you travel. Flu vaccine is available in many places, including doctors' offices, health departments, and pharmacies. Getting vaccinated now is a great way to protect yourself against the flu.
Remember that prevention can be travel-sized! Include items in your kit that might be helpful if you get sick, such as tissues, pain or fever medicine, soap, and an alcohol-based hand rub to use in case soap and water are not available. For other health items to consider, see Pack Smart.
Watch out for symptoms of the flu before your trip (see How do I know if I have the flu?).
If you think you have the flu or otherwise feel ill, delay your travel plans until your fever has been gone for at least 24 hours. Your fever should be gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine. Even if it means missing out on your plans, staying away from others when you're sick can help protect everyone's health.
If you have worrisome signs or symptoms, seek medical care.
Here are some simple things you can do to take care of yourself and keep others well:
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