What to do if you get the flu while traveling?

How to Deal With the Flu While Traveling
  1. Rest. This first tip might seem impossible during a busy travel schedule. ...
  2. Go to a Health Clinic. Don't wait to see if you feel better. ...
  3. Drink Clear Liquids. There's a reason the doctor always tells you to drink water when sick. ...
  4. Avoid Alcohol. ...
  5. Notify Your Doctor.




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If you get sick while traveling, it will most likely be a stomach virus like norovirus, a cold or the flu. Usually, treatment involves drinking lots of water, rest and taking care of your symptoms. But it's also a good idea to keep an eye out for signs of infection such as high fever, chills, headache and fatigue.

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Your risk of catching flu will increase if you are in crowded places such as pilgrimages, festivals, cruises; or travelling through airports and other busy transport hubs. The risk of flu infection is reduced by: practicing good respiratory and hand hygiene. receiving the flu vaccine.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines who might be too under-the-weather to fly—namely, anyone with a fever of 100° F (38° C) or higher and a severe cough, or difficulty breathing, or the kind of stomach sickness that makes a hangover look like a picnic.

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If a visitor to the U.S. is in need of immediate medical attention, they have a choice between visiting an emergency room or an urgent care clinic. There are very specific reasons for visiting one or the other. Choosing the correct option for your care will ensure that your travel insurance medical claims are approved.

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Over-the-counter medicines
  • Diarrhea medicine (Imodium or Pepto-Bismol)
  • Antacid.
  • Antihistamine.
  • Motion sickness medicine.
  • Cough drops, cough suppressant, or expectorant.
  • Decongestant.
  • Pain and fever medicine (acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen)
  • Mild laxative.


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Now, if you need to delay your trip for illness, you can usually do so without penalty. Most airlines now allow changes with Economy tickets. When you are well enough to travel, you'll just have to pay the difference in cost for an airline ticket (if there is one for your new dates).

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