Safe Travels

WELL-BEING

Group of friends with luggage, wearing face masks, ready to travel.

COVID has changed many things in recent years, including the way we travel. No one wants to end up sick on vacation or pass an infection to those around them. Thankfully, there are ways to make travel safer for everyone. A few simple precautions are all it takes.

*  Get updated on your vaccines, including COVID and any specific vaccines recommended by your destination country.

*  Check the COVID situation at your destination. If community spread is high, you may want to take extra precautions.

*  Find out if there are any testing, vaccine, or other documentation requirements at any stage of your journey.

*  While masks are not required everywhere, the CDC recommends masking up on public transportation.

*  Consider getting a COVID test when you return if you were in an area with a high risk of exposure.

*  Be patient and flexible. Everyone wants to get to their destination safely.

© American Institute for Preventive Medicine