If you\u2019re worried about getting sick while traveling, you\u2019re not alone. Whether you\u2019re getting on an airplane, bus, or train being in transit can expose you to a lot of germs. So don\u2019t let a cold put a damper on your trip by taking a few simple preventative measures.<\/p>\n
Build Up Your Immune System<\/strong> Wash Your Hands<\/strong> Hydrate<\/strong> Vaccinations<\/strong> Insect Repellent<\/strong> Sunscreen<\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"If you\u2019re worried about getting sick while traveling, you\u2019re not alone. Whether you\u2019re getting on ...","author":50996,"featured_media":99575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/08100845\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-08-at-10.08.05-AM-660x400.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/08100845\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-08-at-10.08.05-AM.jpg","formated_date":"March 8, 2017","category_name":"Health","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113835\/health-2.svg","author_name":"Bianca Heyward","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#66d6b6","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99572"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50996"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99572\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nGinger, oregano, zinc, and grapefruit seed extract are all known ingredients that help boost your immune system. Get some wellness shots at your local juice shop or drink some\u00a0supplements that will give you a hearty amount of vitamin C.<\/p>\n
\nThis should come as no surprise. When it comes to tray tables, door handles, touch screens, and more, there’s no such thing as being too cautious. On top of washing your hands, and being extra mindful of touching your nose or rubbing you eyes, keep disinfectant wipes handy. By wiping something down super quick, you could easily\u00a0be saving yourself from the flu. Even after you’ve washed your hands, it\u2019s easy to pick up more germs on your way out by opening the door. A tissue or a paper towel can act as a great barrier between your clean hands and a public surface, such as the handle to exit the bathroom.<\/p>\n
\nLet\u2019s face it: you\u2019re bound to get dehydrated when elevated at 30,000 feet. Drinking a bottle of water before a flight and staying hydrated throughout the trip can be a game-changer. It\u2019s an easy one to forget, so a surefire way is to set reminders on your phone.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019re going to a region or country you\u2019ve never been to, it\u2019s always a good idea to air on the side of caution and ask your doctor before going if there are any vaccines you might need. This isn\u2019t a one size fits all, so it really depends on the destination.<\/p>\n
\nMosquitos are more than just annoying, leaving you with swells and itchiness, but they also carry different diseases that they can pass on to you without you even knowing it. Using bug spray and avoiding perfume will help combat these little pests.<\/p>\n
\nThis one is obvious, but a major sunburn can ruin a trip — so don\u2019t forget to lather on that\u00a0SPF. Especially if you have fair skin, don\u2019t skip this step. Keep\u00a0a travel size handy in your backpack or tote so\u00a0you can easily reapply it when\u00a0needed.<\/p>\n