The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a helpful brochure called "Stay Healthy While Traveling Abroad". It contains helpful tips which will help fight off jet lag, advise which foods and beverages are safe, and what to do about medicine. 

The aircraft environment and travel related factors can cause stress on air travellers. The Aerospace Medical Association has provided the following Health Tips to help air travellers reach near and distant destinations safely and without deleterious health effects. For the full document, entitled Useful Tips for Airline Travel, please visit their website.

PLAN AHEAD:

• Delay your trip if you are not well
• Seek the advice of your physician if there is any question
• Be sure your immunizations are current.
• Reserve a seat by the wing if you are prone to air sickness
• Allow ample time to check in and reach your departure gate
• Carry your medication with you
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes that have been worn previously

INFLIGHT

• Eat lightly
• Drink water and fruit juices
• Do not place anything under the seat in front of you so you can stretch and exercise your legs
• Stand and walk about the cabin periodically
• Relax and enjoy your flight

 

The GNWT Department of Health and Social Services has provided information about the H1N1 virus here.