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Thanksgiving Travel Surge: Experts Warn of Illness Risks
12/13/2025
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Story summary
- The TSA expects record travel during Thanksgiving, with more than 3.1 million travelers.
- Dr. Neha Pathak of WebMD says flu and COVID spread mainly through the air and close contact.
- Pathak emphasizes hand hygiene to reduce illness.
- Pathak highlights viral gastroenteritis as a concern due to its resilience on surfaces.
- Pathak recommends a window seat away from bathrooms, wearing a mask, and frequent hand sanitizing.
