Travel Hot Spots

Travel brings up new challenges in protecting yourself from illness and fighting the spread of disease-causing germs. So consider traveling with your own “germ kit” -- containing a hand sanitizer, cleansing wipes, and a germ-fighting spray.

And don’t forget that everyday disease-causing germs are lingering in these common hot spots no matter where you travel:

Airplane fold-away tables and armrests
Hotel exercise equipment
Hotel room switches (lights, heat lamps, temperature control)
Hotel telephone and mouthpiece
Hotel and rental car check-in countertops
Hotel TV remote
Rental car dashboard and steering wheel
Table-top condiment bottles at restaurants
Public rest areas and bathroom facilities
For more information, read our travel article titled “Is it Safe to Travel?”