Now now, you wouldn't want to go on a holiday sick.
Here are a few tips on how to stay healthy or at least..well...prevent it *winks*
1. Do your research to learn about the medical institutions in the country that you're visiting. Get to know how the bills are settled there to avoid all the hassle (just in case *touch wood* that something happened to you).
2. Bring along an ample supply of medicines of your own instead of buying them abroad. Cue: Bring your own medical kit. This includes band-aids, antibiotics, aspirin, pills for diarrhea and upset stomach and some vitamins. Because many drugs sold in developing countries contain impure or toxic ingredients.Only buy medical product after consulting competent medical professionals.
3. To avoid illness when you are already abroad, do not drink from contaminated water or eat raw, uncooked food. Avoid tap water in any forms and drinks that contain ice cubes because you never know what type of water is used to make the ice cubes. A small amount of infected water can make you ill. Look for well-known restaurants or eating outlets in travel guidebooks. Drink from bottled and treated water, boiled water and hot beverages .
4. Avoid raw vegetables, fruits and seafood as they may be washed with tap water. Eat only freshly prepared food from reliable cooks. Have safe food ie thoroughly cooked food, fruits with thick covering (banana, orange) that you peel yourself.
5. Keep health items such as sanitizers, antibiotic ointments and wet wipes around you. Use them when you are going to the toilet or after a toilet use. You can also use them to wipe doorknobs, toilet seat or any surface that contain germs.
That's about it. Travel safely and healthily folks!
Cheers!
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