Consider water safety when traveling abroad. It is the leading cause of death in US travelers visiting countries where water-related activities are popular, such as Fiji, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Costa Rica.

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CDC is updating its rules for bringing dogs into the U.S. These rules keep your family and pets safe.

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Before your summer travel, check CDC’s destination pages for travel health information to see what vaccines or medicines you may need before your trip and what diseases or health risks are a concern at your destination.

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Keep yourself mentally healthy while traveling with these tips:

• Practice healthy habits like eating healthy and exercising regularly
• Seek help if you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed
• Locate medical services

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Allergic reactions can interrupt vacation activities. Be sure to research pollen count and air quality before you travel and pack allergy medicine just in case you need to ease allergy symptoms.

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#Summer packing list:

• Sunscreen SPF 15 or higher
• EPA-registered insect repellent
• Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol

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Eating fully cooked food that is served hot can help you avoid food poisoning. However, you can still get sick from some fish. Seek medical care immediately if you think you have food poisoning from seafood during travel.

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If you are sensitive to environmental allergies, make sure to take steps to reduce likelihood of symptoms. Avoid outdoors when pollen count is high and air quality is low. Be sure to pack allergy medicine to manage symptoms when you travel.

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Traveling internationally this #summer ? Talk to a healthcare provider 4-6 weeks before your trip about what vaccines and medicines you might need and other precautions to take while traveling.

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While traveling, it’s best to stay away from all animals. Any animal can bite, scratch, kick, or otherwise injure you, even if you did nothing to provoke it. Act quickly if an animal bites or scratches you.

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Allergy season is in full bloom! Consider these steps to lessen environmental allergies:

• Minimize outdoor activity when air quality is poor or pollen count is high
• Pack all medicines & equipment, including antihistamines when you travel

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Make sure you’re up to date on routine vaccinations 4-6 weeks before you travel this #summer as it takes time for them to be effective. Get more #travel tips: bit.ly/2Y5E1tQ

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Remember to use bug spray and wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when you travel. Bugs, including mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and flies, can spread diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and Lyme.

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If you are severely allergic and traveling with others, make sure they know how to recognize signs of a severe allergic reaction and when/how to use epinephrine auto-injectors correctly. Carry your auto-injector with you for all activities.

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Measles cases are increasing globally, including in the United States. Most #measles cases imported into the United States occur in unvaccinated US residents who become infected during international #travel . Get vaccinated before you travel: bit.ly/4agygza

Traveling for #SpringBreak ? Here are CDC’s top 4 tips to have a safer and healthier trip:
• Check travel requirements
• Visit your healthcare provider and update vaccines
• Plan for unexpected issues
• Protect yourself during travel

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Business travel can be stressful. Some tips to find balance include:

• Choosing healthier food options
• Fitting in some exercise
• Getting as much sleep as you can
• Touching base with friends and family at home

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CDC recommends travelers be fully vaccinated against #measles before #travel to any international destination. Measles spreads rapidly and may become a risk to travelers if they have not been fully vaccinated. Learn more: bit.ly/2K3D7d8

Allergic reactions can interrupt #vacation activities and may require emergency medical care during your trip. If you or a family member have #allergies , there are steps you can take to prepare for a safer, healthier trip.

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Traveling for #SpringBreak ? Protect yourself by wearing sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, avoiding bug bites by using insect repellent, practicing road safety, and choosing safer food and drink options.

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