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CDC Health Information for International Travel 2008

Part III: After You Come Back Home

You can still be a champion member of the Gold Medal Travel Health Team even when you return home!

Bring home the gold

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Try to always remember these healthy habits.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water many times a day!
  • You know not to talk to strangers—the same goes for strange animals! Remember not to touch animals that you don’t know, especially dogs and cats!
  • Don’t touch birds, especially if they look sick or aren’t moving.
  • Drink lots of bottled water if you are outside for a long time.
  • Wear a hat when you go outside to protect yourself from the sun.
  • Put bug spray on your skin and clothes to protect yourself from getting a mosquito bite.
  • Wear a helmet when you ride a bike!
  • Put lots of sunscreen on your skin when you go outside.
  • Pay attention to how you are feeling. Remember to tell someone if you are feeling sick!
  • Page last reviewed: July 18, 2008
  • Page last updated: July 18, 2008
  • Page created: July 18, 2008
  • Content source:
    Division of Global Migration and Quarantine
    National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases
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