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