It is again that time of the year when most of us are taking a
train or bus or flight somewhere. Living out of suitcases,
eating and drinking from outside your kitchen and sleeping in
beds that are far from your own are more common this season-a
reason why staying watchful of your health is essential to enjoy
a holiday.  The World Health Organisation cites sudden and
significant changes in altitude, humidity, microbes,
temperature, poor quality of accommodation, inadequate hygiene
and sanitation, lack of clean water and well-developed medical
services as potential health hazards while travelling. Children,
elderly, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities are often
advised to take extra care while travelling.  It is better to
avoid travelling with infants below one year unless warranted,
says D.Saminathan, head, Department of Paediatrics, Annal Gandhi
Memorial Government Hospital, as parents are unaware of how to
manage various reactions including diarrhoea or fits that may
manifest initially within firs