If you’re planning to travel this winter to get away from the cold weather, take these important tips along on your trip. Cinergy Health, offers a cute acrostic, B.E.A.C.H.T.I.M.E, to keep you healthy and safe this winter.
Be sure to use sunscreen on your travels and Eat healthy to keep your immune system running well. Always wash your hands before you eat and before touching your face. You get the flu or a cold directly from an ill person’s cough or by touching a doorknob or banister that they have touched after they’ve coughed into their hand. Check the weather reports before you go so that you’ll have appropriate clothing. Have your medications with you in a carry-on so that you don’t risk vacationing without your important supplies.
Cinergy Health notes that you take a list of medications you use with you so that you’ll have it, should you need something refilled or lose something. Inspect your health plan before you leave so that you know you’re covered should you need anything. Make sure to get your flu shot at least two weeks before your travels so that your body has time to recover and to keep you healthy. Finally, Expect delays and don’t get stressed out by them!
