How to Track Illnesses and Health Risks via Real Doctor’s Reports It seems like everyone is paranoid about catching the flu right now, especially while traveling (I know I am). Well, Doctors Report Illness Tracker is a website (and mobile app)… Johnny Jet , February 13, 2018
This Map Shows Which States Have the Worst Flu Outbreaks Raise your hand if you’re paranoid about catching the flu. My hand is raised, but I’m more worried about my little man catching it than catching it myself. That’s why… Johnny Jet , February 6, 2018
Know the Signs of Hypothermia It was 3ºF in Toronto yesterday, and last night it went down to -8ºF. This morning, it was -1ºF. I know most of the Northeast and upper Midwest is cold,… Johnny Jet , December 28, 2017
5 Reasons to Stay at the Westin Chicago River North If you’re visiting Chicago, there are tons of hotels to choose from. In fact, according to a recent story in the Chicago Tribune, the Windy City is Home to about… Natalie DiScala , November 18, 2017
Tips to Keep Germs at Bay When You Travel Flu season is right around the corner. Not only that, but with the holidays approaching, who wants to miss the those fun, family gatherings by catching a cold? We consulted… Caitlin Martin Marker , November 15, 2017
Heal: A Tool for Doctor House Calls, Including to Hotels Last week I wrote about a great service that I used to find a baby doctor in New York City. Baby Doctor (as it’s called), however, is only for kids and… Johnny Jet , October 31, 2017
What Traveling Men Can Do to Stop the Spread of Zika The news cycle has left Zika behind, but that doesn’t mean that the virus is no longer a threat. In fact, it still needs to be taken very seriously in… Johnny Jet , October 4, 2017
A Cheaper Way to See If You Need a Vaccination Before a Trip Traveling somewhere where you might need a vaccination? Not sure? In his accounting of his African safari, Joe Sharkey (bio here) shares a great tip: “We had planned well in… Johnny Jet , September 27, 2017
Keep the Vent Above Your Seat on Last week, I talked about the lesson in this story on the radio—and because it’s important, I’m making it a tip. A doctor interviewed by Travel + Leisure shares a medical reason… Johnny Jet , September 4, 2017
How to Find a Yellow Fever Vaccine Before Mid-2018 I got an email from the CDC (you can subscribe to CDC email updates here) with the news that the only yellow fever vaccine licensed in the United States (called… Johnny Jet , August 17, 2017
The CDC’s Interactive World Map of Areas With Zika Risk With everything going on in the world, one major headline from last year has taken the back shelf this year. That’s great for tourism boards and destinations but it’s terrible… Johnny Jet , August 15, 2017
Beware of Tainted Alcohol in Mexico According to USA TODAY, the US State Department last week warned travelers to Mexico of the potential dangers of tainted alcohol that could cause sickness and blacking out. In an email,… Johnny Jet , July 31, 2017
Traveling to Europe? Protect Yourself From Measles According to CBS News, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has reported more than 14,000 cases of measles in Europe since January 2016. Measles symptoms include a… Johnny Jet , July 24, 2017
Care/of: The Personalized Vitamin Service for Traveling and Home On most days, you will find me trying desperately to eat the country’s best hamburgers—and when I think of it, trying to live healthier. I’ve recently made a point to mix vitamins… Ian Livingston , June 9, 2017
Bring Extra Prescription Medication The U.S. State Department recently tweeted a great tip. If you’re going on a cruise (or any trip for that matter), make sure you have enough of your prescription medication(s) to… Johnny Jet , March 15, 2017
