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Food and Water Precaution
Overview
This guide helps travelers prevent and manage traveler's diarrhoea, the most common travel-related illness caused by contaminated food and water. It provides practical advice on safe eating and drinking practices, including choosing hot cooked foods, avoiding high-risk items like raw seafood and street food, and drinking only sealed beverages. The material also covers vaccination recommendations and treatment steps including hydration and when to seek medical care.
This article was updated in 2026.