1. Food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travelers.
2. To stay healthy….wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
3. Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated drinks in cans or bottles, without ice.
4. Eat only cooked food or fruits and vegetable you have peeled yourself.
5 .Boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it.
6. Don’t handle animals.
7. Don’t swim in freshwater, salt water is usually safer.
8. Protect yourself from insects, by remaining in screened areas, using insect repellent, and
wearing long sleeves and pants.
9. To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, do not go barefoot.
10. Cary a backup supply of your prescription medicines with you on your trip
11. Be sure you are up-to-date on your vision, dental and medical exams before leaving.