H1N1 Travel Tips

Avoid H1N1 (Swine Flu) on Your Mexican Vacation

By Suzanne Barbezat, About.com Guide

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Here are some simple steps you should take if you will be traveling to Mexico during the H1N1 (swine flu) outbreak:

Register your trip with your country's embassy or consulate. This will make it easier for consular officers to provide you with assistance in case of an emergency.
Make sure your travel health insurance provides adequate coverage in case of swine flu. See: Will My Travel Insurance Policy Cover Swine Flu?
Stay informed about new developments in the swine flu epidemic. See our timeline of Mexico's swine flu outbreak for updates.
Allow for delays in airports due to health screening.
Wash your hands frequently using soap and water (see how to wash your hands), or use hand sanitizer gel when there is no soap and water available.
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and dispose of the tissue immediately following use. If you don't have a tissue at hand, cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm (the inside of your elbow) rather than your hand.
When settling in to your hotel room you can use anti-bacterial wipes to clean off surfaces and the TV remote control (be sure to use one wipe per surface, otherwise you may just spread germs around).
If you're feeling ill, don't travel.
See a doctor if you don't feel well, especially if you have a fever, and be sure to mention any recent travel.

Suzanne Barbezat
Mexico Travel Guide