Thanksgiving Travel

November 19

Over the next week, millions of Americans will move through the nation’s airports, train stations, and seaports heading out for the holiday. No one wants to be sick during this time with family and friends, so this Thanksgiving especially, it’s important to remember that staying healthy is a shared responsibility.

Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unveiled its 2009 Travelers’ Health Campaign at a press conference with the Department of Homeland Security.  The campaign, which runs through 2010, includes posters in airports, seaports, and border crossings reminding the traveling public that there are simple steps everyone can take to stay healthy and flu-free.

The CDC’s new campaign encourages travelers to remember four important steps:

• Travel only when you feel well
• Wash your hands often
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve
• Get a flu vaccination if you’re in a priority group

Look for these and more travel posters in airports, trains stations, and seaports across the country. Have a great and safe holiday.