How can you avoid Traveller’s Diarrhoea?

If you are travelling in an area where there is a risk of Traveller’s Diarrhoea:

  • Only eat food that is freshly prepared, cooked and served piping hot, or fruit that you have peeled yourself.
  • Only drink bottled water (ensuring the seal is unbroken) or cooled boiled water.
  • Use bottled or boiled water to brush your teeth. Do not use tap water.
  • Wash your hands frequently using soap and water, or else use a hand sanitiser.
  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before preparing food, eating or drinking, and after using the toilet.
  • Avoid:
    • Tap water
    • Uncooked food such as salads
    • Raw or undercooked meat or shellfish
    • Uncooked eggs
    • Unpasteurised milk and cheese
    • Ice cubes (to keep drinks cold, put the container or glass on ice. Do not put ice in your drinks).
    • Ice-cream products
  • Be careful where you swim as swimming in contaminated water can lead to Traveller’s Diarrhoea

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