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What to pack to avoid getting sick during spring travel

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As airports brace for a surge in passengers, “there’s actually a pretty good chance that people traveling may get sick,” said Benjamin Barlow , the chief medical officer for American Family Care and a former senior White House physician.

“Wearing a face mask in high-traffic areas like TSA checkpoints, boarding and deplaning is another simple yet effective step” Barlow said.

Sleep deprivation can throw your hormones and immune system out of whack.

A calming tea can help you relieve stress and create a relaxing nighttime ritual.

As it steeps, practice a short meditation to help yourself unwind.

To best support your body’s natural defenses, aim for seven to nine hours of sleep.

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