And when fanaticism strikes, she turns to some trusty tools she's already shared with her readers like her No Cooties Kit and Sprayology's ImmunoBooster or Cold+Flu Relief. But with the advent of drug resistant bacteria and other fearsome news, she's found some new products for her carry-on - and suitcase - to protect her when she travels.

Healthy habits begin as Girlawhirl gets settled in her airplane seat. A Lemon or Eucalyptus Herbal Towlette from Herban Essentials comes out of her pocket and quickly wipes the tray table in front of her and her armrests. Plane Sheets come in handy too. Girlawhirl's particularly partial to the disposable ones, which she just leaves on the seat as she departs. They come in packs of two so she's got a fresh one for her return flight.

When her seatmate is coughing up a storm, Girlawhirl pulls Nozin from her carry-on and discretely sanitizes her nostrils. If she were in another location she'd do this in the loo, but truth be told, on short flights she stays out of airplane bathrooms whenever possible.

If she plans to snooze, Girlawhirl packs a comfy fleecy blanket in her carry on or travels with a cashmere cozy that keeps her warm in flight. Now that she's sanitized her area, she's comfy enough to catch a few zzz's en route.