Travel Tips

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Prevent Travelers’ Diarrhea (TD)

This information is intended for U.S. residents only.

How can I avoid travelers’ diarrhea?

When you will be traveling to an area where the water may not be clean, see your doctor 4 to 6 weeks before your trip. Your doctor may want to give you some medicines, such as antibiotics or shots, to protect you from illness while you are away. During your trip, be careful about the following things:

• Do not drink tap water and do not use it to brush your teeth
• Do not drink bottled water if the seal on the bottle has been broken
• Do not use ice unless you're sure it's made from purified water
• Do not drink milk or eat dairy products that have not been pasteurized (heated to a temperature that kills all germs)
• Do not eat raw fruits or vegetables unless they can be peeled and you are the one who peels them
• Do not eat cut-up fruit salad
• Do not eat lettuce or other leafy raw vegetables (such as spinach)
• Do not eat raw or rare (slightly cooked) meat or fish
• Do not eat food from people who sell it on the street

Risk areas for travelers’ diarrhea

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