Planning a trip to a foreign country? A bout of gastro can knock you out and leave you feeling like a washed-out rag. Luckily, there are ways to minimise your risk.
Take action:
Never eat any raw or uncooked food, including raw salads; never eat raw fruit unless you can wash it thoroughly and peel the fruit yourself; boil milk if possible – milk is an ideal breeding ground for a variety of bacteria; never drink water out of a tap – stick to bottled water, soda water, or boil local water for at least five minutes before you drink it; don’t order ice cubes in your drinks; drink well known brands of cold drinks, such as Coca Cola, because the quality is internationally consist
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ent; and avoid exotic foods that you're not used to eating.
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