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Stay safe and healthy during travels

Follow safe travel tips.

(HealthDay News) -- When you're on a trip, don't forget to pay attention to your health and protect yourself from illness or injury.

Follow these safe travel tips:

  • Protect skin with a sunscreen that offers both UVA and UVB protection.
  • Wear insect repellent, as well as long-sleeved pants and shirts to protect against bug bites.
  • Wash your hands often and drink only bottled water in areas where tap water may not be safe for drinking.
  • Choose foods carefully.
  • Limit alcohol intake and protect yourself in a car and on the water.
  • Don't touch animals or pets you don't know.













 

Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Copyright: © 2011 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

First published: 07/18/2011
Last updated: 07/18/2011

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