DIGESTIVE HEALTH How to avoid getting sick overseas
Do you have an upcoming trip ? If you ’ re headed abroad , it ’ s important to take precautions to avoid getting sick . You don ’ t want to ruin your travel plans by accidentally eating or drinking something that ma kes you ill .
Remember , even if you ’ ve received the recommended vaccinations and taken preventive medication , you won ’ t be protected against common pathogens and bacteria . You should still ad here to the following tips to avoid getting sick :
• Only eat fruits and vegetables that are cooked and peeled
• Avoid raw food , especially shellfish and salads
• Don ’ t eat food that ’ s left sitting out uncovered
• Only drink water that ’ s boiled or bottled and opened in front of you
• Skip the ice cubes unless you ’ re sure they ’ re made with decontaminated water
• Avoid unpasteurized dairy products
• Don ’ t eat food from street cart vendors
If you ’ re careful about what you eat and drink , it ’ s likely you ’ ll remain healthy when you travel overseas .
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