article_snippet: When flying, a passenger is 100 times more at risk to catch a common cold than when not on a plane .
article_snippet: Finally, and what may seem insignificant in comparison to the other risks that befall frequent travellers, those who travel often may be at a greater risk for catching a common cold.
article_snippet: A 2004 study in the Journal of Environmental Health Research found that when you're flying, your risk for catching a cold is over 100 times higher than when you're not on a plane.
article_snippet: Take proper precautions and be sure to wash your hands frequently, and carry anti-bacterial hand sanitiser, when globe trotting.
article_snippet: After all, the last thing you want is for a simple cold to slow you down on your next glamorous getaway.