{"id":23295,"date":"2025-12-19T08:49:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=23295"},"modified":"2025-12-19T08:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:49:38","slug":"safey-holiday-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/12\/19\/safey-holiday-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Safey Holiday Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As you and your family prepare to travel during the holiday season, Richmond and Henrico Health District (RHHD) remind you to take important steps now to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Holiday travel and festive gatherings can increase the risk of spreading infectious diseases and encountering unexpected emergencies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cGathering with friends and family is one of the highlights of the holiday season,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director Elaine Perry, M.D. \u201cWhen we take steps like checking our immunization status, preventing seasonal illness, and making smart travel decisions, we protect our health and the health of our loved ones. Have a safe and memorable holiday, whether you are traveling or staying close to home.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RHHD shares these tips to healthy and safe holiday travel:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check Immunization Status: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To check your immunization status, call your healthcare provider or request records through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/request-immunization-record\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH Record Request Portal<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure you are up-to-date on all of your recommended vaccines. Measles and other infectious diseases can spread quickly in a large group of unvaccinated people. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prevent Seasonal Illnesses: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory viruses like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/coronavirus\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COVID-19<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/influenza-flu-in-virginia\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/epidemiology\/epidemiology-fact-sheets\/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RSV<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by doing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/blog\/2025\/10\/14\/meet-the-little-things\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">three little things<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: washing your hands, covering your cough and getting vaccinated. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyone aged six months and older should get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/influenza-flu-in-virginia\/influenza-prevention-protect-yourself-and-others-from-getting-the-flu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flu shot<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> every year, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/influenza-flu-in-virginia\/influenza-prevention-protect-yourself-and-others-from-getting-the-flu\/#noflu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">with a few exceptions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Talk to a healthcare provider about which vaccines are recommended for you and your family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor Travel Advisories: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/notices\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mytravel.state.gov\/s\/step\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Department of State<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> travel advisories before departure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pack Smart:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Pack enough prescription medications for the entire trip, plus extra in case of delays. Keep <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/page\/travel-abroad-with-medicine\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">medications<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in their original containers and carry them in your hand luggage. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pack a\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/page\/travel-abroad-with-medicine\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">travel health kit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay Home if Sick: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Postpone your travel and stay home when you are sick. Consider purchasing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/page\/insurance\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">trip cancellation insurance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to cover expenses if you must change your plans due to illness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:778,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you and your family prepare to travel during the holiday season, Richmond and Henrico Health District (RHHD) remind you to take important steps now to keep you and your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":590,"featured_media":23296,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"modified_by":"bryanhooten","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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