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on November 24, 2009 16:42 Stay Safe and Healthy This
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, a time
when many people will be traveling to visit family and
celebrating with traditional meals. Following a few health and
safety tips can help keep the festivities fun and enjoyable.
Protect yourself and others from the flu during holiday travel:
Get vaccinated for both seasonal and H1N1 influenza if you are
in a recommended group, cover your cough with a tissue or
sleeve, and wash your hands often. Travel only when you are
feeling well. If you have flu symptoms, wait to travel until at
least 24 hours after your fever is gone without using fever-
reducing medicines. Stay safe if you’re driving: Check winter
road and weather conditions in or visiting 511.idaho.gov. Watch
out for ice on the road, especially in shady spots and under
bridges, and don’t drive through snow ejected