Are you travelling post-pandemic, officially the second wave of the COVID-19 in progress, with your lovable kids? Truth be told, it could prove a bit stressful as a lot depends on how you plan and execute the trip. There is no reason why you should be overly concerned about travelling to touring destinations that are least affected by the pandemic. There are of course safety travel guidelines to adhere to when you travel or fly with kids, which also requires constant monitoring during the trip. We have listed the top ten guidelines to follow when travelling with kids during this pandemic.

1. Vaccination is the way forward to preventing the further spread of the pandemic. Doctors and pandemic experts have time and again indicated the efficacy of vaccines in the fight against the COVID virus. Interstate travel in India requires the traveller to get vaccinated at least one dose, especially when travelling to those regions that are moderately to highly affected. 

2. Getting two doses of vaccine is important for a safer travel experience (not fool-proof though).

3. The fact that kids are prone to get affected in the seemingly third wave of the pandemic has been proved right in recent times where school students have been affected in certain Indian states upon attending regular classes. The golden rule is to avoid travelling with kids exposing them to the virus, and complicating matters further.

4. Kids, especially aged 5-11, must be monitored for proper wearing of masks as this safety bubble is important until the pandemic is finally over. Where removing masks is absolutely necessary, social distancing is to be maintained compulsorily.

5. Avoid dining with kids at restaurants or hotels as a matter of precaution. Choose hotels that follow 50 per cent occupancy as this will prove safer for kids. Check for the hygiene of the hotel in question is it strictly following the COVID protocols as laid down by the local authorities?

6. Check if your kids are prone to any infections such as common cold germs. Parents should also remember that the months from September to November, generally in many parts of India, are seasons for the outbreak of Dengue, Chikungunya, Chickenpox, etc. Therefore, you need to be doubly careful whenever you take kids out during the current wave of the pandemic. 

7. Ask your travel operator or travel agency whether the accommodation integrated onto the tour packages best follows the essential WHO guidelines of social distancing and sanitation ahead of booking.   

8. It is recommended to educate your kids on the importance of hygiene and sanitization during the pandemic. Social distancing is the new norm and though it is difficult to prevent kids coming into contact with virus particles through inanimate objects, parents should never compromise on the safety and hygiene aspects.

9. Travel itinerary must be planned systematically; avoid too many things on the platter so as to expose the kids further to the risk of contracting the virus.

10. Avoid using public transportation modes as much as possible unless deemed necessary.

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