Winter always sees an uptick in colds and viruses. This has many people wondering if they should wear a face mask, especially when traveling. According to a report by ABC 13 in Houston, epidemiologists say you may want to consider it. They acknowledge that travel can be a leading cause of transmitting and being infected by viruses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Experts remind us that properly wearing a high-quality face mask can be a helpful tool to protect against infectious diseases while also preventing spread.
So, you may want to consider wearing a face mask if you will be traveling this winter, especially if you are in an older age group or have a pre-existing condition.
It’s recommended you consider masking in crowded settings as well as poorly ventilated areas. For travelers, that means you might want to mask up when waiting in the TSA security lines and in crowded gate areas, as well as during takeoff and landing when the air cycling is not as efficient as when you’re flying.
Beyond face masks, you should be practicing good hand-washing hygiene and staying home when you are sick so you do not infect others.
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