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The following tips may help you avoid motion sickness when you travel:

• When you fly, request a seat near the wings. When you travel on a ship, try to book a cabin near the middle of the vessel and near the waterline.
• Move your head as little as possible. Try to keep your head still by resting it on a headrest. Head movement can increase motion sickness.
• When you're on a boat, try to get fresh air. When you're on the deck, look at a fixed point on the horizon.
• When you travel by car, avoid reading or watching TV or videos.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or eating a heavy meal before travel.
• Do not eat or drink during short trips.
• During an extended flight, eat small meals of foods that are easy to digest before and during a flight to help reduce nausea and vomiting.¹
• Try to avoid strong odors and spicy foods.

If you do have symptoms of motion sickness, the following may help:

• Eat a few dry soda crackers.
• Sip on clear, carbonated drinks such as ginger ale.
• Get some fresh air.
• Lie down or at least keep your head still.