Summer Travel Checklist: How to Avoid Heat and Food Illnesses​Summer Travel Checklist: How to Avoid Heat and Food Illnesses 

 The summer is peak vacation season, and nothing can ruin a trip like a stomach bug or heat exhaustion. NBC’s medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY with ways to stay healthy and safe during your travels. Tips include planning around the hot temperatures, drinking safe water, trying local pharmacies for prescriptions and more.  ​​The summer is peak vacation season, and nothing can ruin a trip like a stomach bug or heat exhaustion. NBC’s medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY with ways to stay healthy and safe during your travels. Tips include planning around the hot temperatures, drinking safe water, trying local pharmacies for prescriptions and more.