12/17/2025
✈️ Holiday Travel Health Tips from Scarborough Village Medical Center
Travelling this season? A few simple habits can help keep you and your family healthy and comfortable on the go.
✅ Before You Travel
• Consider a check‑up if you have chronic conditions, take regular medications, are pregnant, or are travelling with young children or seniors.
• Pack a list of medications, allergies, and medical conditions, plus prescriptions, basic over‑the‑counter medicines, and a small first‑aid kit.
✅ Vaccines & Prevention
• Make sure your routine vaccines and seasonal flu shot are up to date.
• Ask your clinician if you need any travel‑specific vaccines.
• Keep hands clean by washing often and carrying alcohol‑based sanitizer, especially in busy airports and stations.
✅ Smart Habits in Transit
• Drink water regularly to stay hydrated.
• Limit excess caffeine and alcohol, which can worsen dehydration and jet lag.
• Stretch or walk during long flights or drives to support circulation and reduce stiffness.
✅ Food, Water & Rest
• Choose well‑cooked, hot foods and safe drinking water when travelling abroad.
• Try to maintain regular sleep and take short breaks during busy travel days to support your immune system.
✅ When to Seek Care
• Get medical attention if you experience high fever, chest pain, severe shortness of breath, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, or worsening symptoms of an existing condition.
• If you feel unwell after returning home, reach out to Scarborough Village Medical Center for follow‑up care.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy your holiday travels!