Avoiding Problems on the Go
The last thing you want while traveling is to be confined to your hotel room or ship berth. There are a number of things you can do to help minimize the risk of infections - and avoid the embarrassment and inconvenience of diarrhea.
Depending on your destination, you should avoid certain things:
- Drinking or brushing your teeth with tap water
- Ice, unless it has been made from safe water
- Raw fruits and vegetables, unless you can peel or shell them yourself
- Fruit salads and salads containing lettuce and leafy raw vegetables
- Meat or fish that hasn't been thoroughly cooked and isn't served to you while it's piping hot
- Unpasteurized milk and dairy products
- Food or drinks from street vendors
- Overindulgence of food or alcohol
If you do happen to suffer from a bout of traveler's diarrhea, follow the advice in the Treatment section to minimize symptoms and reduce your discomfort.
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