Travel Leaders is encouraging its clients to take common-sense precautions to help prevent the spread of Swine Flu and other viruses.
- Check if your health insurance plan will cover you abroad. Consider purchasing additional insurance that covers medical evacuation in case you become sick.
- Be sure you are up-to-date with all your routine vaccinations, including seasonal influenza vaccine if available. Consider seeing a travel medicine specialist or a doctor familiar with travel medicine at least 4–6 weeks before your international departure.
- Pack a travel health kit that contains basic first aid and medical supplies.
- Identify health-care resources in the area(s) you will be visiting.
- Wash hands frequently, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and contact local health officials if you – or someone you come in contact with – begin to exhibit flu-like symptoms.
For more information, visit the CDC’s Web site to learn more:
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