Why Do We Get Sick After Traveling?

You feel sick after traveling because your body gets confused. When you move from one place to another, like going from a warm country to a cold one, your body has to adjust quickly. This can make you tired or even cause a little sickness, just like when you change time zones and feel sleepy.

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Examples

  1. A child gets a cough after flying across the world.
  2. An adult feels tired and a little sick after returning from a vacation.
  3. Someone’s stomach upsets when they arrive in a new city.

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