Maybe it’s just me but I seem to recall the glory days of travel. When I could pack everything I needed and even though I limited myself, the amount of liquids packed was not an option. Now those things are the least of my worries. My pressing concerns, perhaps like yours are how do I stay healthy while traveling? Catching the common cold use to be our main concern. But now days we are faced with life threatening viruses. The question is, how do I safeguard my health, and that of loved ones, friends and colleagues during my travels? Simple!
Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands – That simple advice was drilled into us by our parents, and it works. 
- Approximately 80% of infections are transmitted by hands.
- Avoid touching your food or face before washing your hands
- Avoid putting your hands in your mouth
- Scrub your hands at least 20 seconds with soap under cool or warm water (if threats of contagious diseases use bleach diluted with water)
What to do when soap and water is not available
- Carry travel size disinfectant and alcohol wipes
- Carry alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol
How do we know it works?
- Reduces the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by 31%
- Reduces diarrhea illnesses in people with weakened immune systems by 58%
- Reduces respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by 21%
So let’s get back to basics! Remember to Wash Your Hands
Healthy Travels!
By: Rosa L. McArthur, CMP