Do These 5 Things Before You Travel This Summer!

This is the time when many families decide to take a vacation. Your BBB® has come across some helpful information for ensuring safe travels. Something that is on everyone’s mind these days is the Zika virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a special microsite all about the Zika virus—what locations have it, how to prevent it, what symptoms the virus causes, etc. at www.cdc.gov/zika. In addition, the CDC has information about how to avoid bug bites and what repellent to use.

Before You Go

• Place copies of your passport and travel documents in each piece of luggage, in case you lose the original documents.(CDC)
• Leave a copy of your passport and travel documents with a trusted friend or relative at home. (CDC)
• Check the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for updates on permitted and prohibited items including medicines that you are allowed to have in your carry-on bag. (TSA)
• Pack a Travel Health Kit. See items to include at cdc.gov/travel/page/pack-smart#travelhealthkit.
• Be sure and include your health insurance card.

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