To ensure your most successful summer holiday ever – be sure to pack one of the most vital items in your kit bag: Scholl compression socks.

Scholl Flight Socks and Scholl Flight Socks Sheer are medically proven to help fight deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in flight, as well as the swollen ankles and tired, aching legs that can help you feel exhausted before you even start your long-awaited holiday.

Scholl Flight Socks are a clinically proven graduated compression system to improve circulation to help fight DVT, caused by long periods of inactivity, cramped cabin conditions and the dehydration that can occur on long journeys. DVT can bring about a number of circulatory problems, including blood clots.

Recent studies – including one published in 2007 by a Dutch medical journal – have brought this danger to the attention of the travelling public.

Scholl Flight Socks and Scholl Flight Socks Sheer help combat DVT by helping to improve blood flow. Designed for continuous comfort, they help relieve tired aching legs and swollen ankles so that you arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and revitalised.

With their super comfy “cotton-feel” fabric, Scholl Flight Socks are designed to be worn in place of normal socks throughout your entire flight. Ultra convenient, the socks come in a handy re-sealable pouch, making it easy for you to store your socks between journeys.

Before you embark on your summer holidays, here are a few simple guidelines for preventing DVT:
• Wear flight socks on long-haul journeys
• Exercise your legs and rotate your ankles regularly
• Move around as much as your mode of transport permits
• Avoid drinks containing alcohol and caffeine
• Keep well hydrated
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing
• Avoid crossing your legs and ankles while seated
• Don’t place luggage where it may restrict your leg and ankle movement
• Consult a healthcare professional before or after you travel if you are concerned about your legs or circulation

Before you travel this summer or indeed anytime, reduce the threat of deep-vein thrombosis by wearing a pair of comfortable, easy-to-store Scholl Flight Socks. For further information about DVT or Scholl Flight Socks, please consult your GP or pharmacist, or visit www.schollflightsocks.co.uk

For your chance to win one of five pairs that we have to give away, go to the Holiday and Travel quiz.