Now with millions of people traveling by air, no wonder airplanes are the place where you can pick a virus. What's worse, even the healthiest person can get ill during a flight. Close quarters, shared air, low cabin humidity - all these factors increase the risk of catching some nasty germ. Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself!<br /><br />Did you know, for example, that if your air vent is switched off, and a person with the flu sneezes somewhere nearby, germs will easily spread around and reach you? <br /><br />Other videos you might like:<br />Pilots Reveal 16 Nuances That Make Your Flight Safe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVYXE...<br />33 Little-Known Airport Facts to Travel Easier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82suL...<br />10 Things You Should Never Wear on a Plane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSFky...<br /><br />TIMESTAMPS:<br />Pick a Window Seat 0:28<br />Be Careful with Your Reservations 1:03<br />Bring Your Own Blanket 1:33<br />Wash Your Hands 2:04<br />Do Not Touch Your Face 2:32<br />Wear A Surgical Mask 2:56<br />Disinfect Everything Around 3:39<br />Turn on Your Air Vent 4:11<br />Pack a Hand Sanitizer 4:50<br />Wipe Your Phone 5:08<br />Use a Nasal Spray 5:31<br />Drink a Lot 5:52<br />Use Your Own Entertainment 6:14<br />Let Other Passengers Board First 6:40<br />Avoid Using the Bathroom 7:03<br />Sleep Before the Flight 7:19<br /><br />#virus #healthtips #brightside<br /><br />SUMMARY:<br />- People in window seats don't come into contact with as many people as those sitting in the middle or aisle seats. <br />- Try to fly during non-peak times - that's on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, between 5 and 7 AM or after 8 PM.<br />- Make sure you scrub your hands with soap for 20 seconds and rinse them under warm running water. <br />- Every time you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, you provide these viruses with an easy way to enter your body. <br />- During virus outbreaks, consider wearing a surgical mask, especially if you're sitting next to someone who seems to be ill.<br />- Whenever you go, remember to pack enough antimicrobial wet wipes. <br />- It sounds terribly unsettling, but your smartphone usually carries 10 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.<br />- Hydrating nasal sprays keep your mucous membranes moist and increase your chances to fight off most of the airborne illnesses. <br />- Another way to protect your nose and mouth from drying out is to drink a lot of water.<br />- If you want to do yourself a favor, leave the airplane magazine in the seat pocket where it belongs. <br />- On a short flight, when you don't have any real necessity to visit the bathroom, it's better to stay in your seat.<br />- Get a lot of quality sleep the night before your flight - it'll help to keep your immune system at the ready to fight off stray germs. <br /><br />Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/<br /><br />Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz<br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Our Social Media:<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside/<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightgram/<br />5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JV
