There aren't many things worse than spending countless hours booking your dream vacation only to fall ill on your trip. This is especially true when the cause of illness was avoidable. Over 20% of travelers are affected by contaminated water every year. Spending an expensive vacation in the loo is no way to live.
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Traveler Water Safety
It is always important to lead a healthy lifestyle, especially while traveling. However, even the strongest immune systems can fall ill to unfamiliar bacteria in the water. Here is a guide for travelers headed to destinations with questionable water quality.
- Drink from tamper-proof, sealed bottles. Hotels can often provide names of reliable brands that are safe for drinking.
- If travelers are still unsure of the water, disinfect with Aquatabs or boil the water for 1-5 minutes. It will take longer in higher elevation.
- It is also a good idea for travelers to skip swimming pools when they have cuts or lesions. Securely cover them during showers.
