The current flu epidemic wreaking havoc across the nation was in part fanned by so many people spreading germs while traveling over the holidays
1. Wipe down communal surfaces such as tray tables and armrests
2. Turn on your air vent
The air on most planes is circulated through a system that filters it from ceiling to floor every two minutes.
3. Let other passengers board first
It is not just aboard airplanes that travelers should be cautious of flu germs. Thousands of passengers also pass through major airports across the country every day, standing close together in tightly packed lines.
4. Choose a window seat
When it comes to where to sit onboard, Choose the window seat, it "has less traffic by it."
This means less potentially infectious people will have touched your armrest or headrest while walking through the cabin.
5. Avoid caffeine, alcohol while aboard
Avoiding drinking caffeine or alcohol while flying if you don’t want to get sick.
"Both of those are shown to increase your dehydration and decrease your immune system," he said.
6. Use a nasal spray
A pro tip he recommends is to use nasal spray, which keeps the mucous membranes moist