When travel nurses are dating or married, keeping up a schedule where work, travel and free time all come together harmoniously might take a little extra work.

Travel nurses already know that planes are ideal hot spots for catching a cold or flu bug, but there are other nagging health problems travelers can experience while flying, especially neck and back pain.

Cold and flu season is in full force across the U.S. Although the severity of a flu epidemic can depend on the region you are traveling to, it’s always a good idea to keep yourself safe and healthy no matter where you are headed.