- opt for bottled beverages, preferably those of familiar brands,
- if you use tap water, first boil it or sterilize it with tablets available in pharmacies,
- cook all meals well and only eat perfectly rinsed and peeled raw vegetables,
- wash your hands often and let the water run for a while before use.
Prevention and vaccinations
Your health is important
Some basic preventative measures should be taken before your departure to protect against infectious and parasitic diseases in your destination country.
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Prevent infectious and parasitic diseases
Infectious and parasitic diseases are common in tropical countries. They are often transmitted by eating raw vegetables or drinking infected water. In order to prevent these diseases:
Protect against malaria
Malaria is a disease transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The parasite attacks red blood cells and causes them to burst, leading to high fevers. No vaccine is available for this disease.
- Protect yourself from mosquito bites, especially during the evening and at night: layered and long-sleeve clothing, mosquito nets with insecticide, repellent for exposed skin, insecticides for clothing, air-conditioned rooms.
- Use proper medication for your destination and your health. These medicines should be taken several days before departure, during your stay, and 1 to 4 weeks after your return, depending on the medicine prescribed by your doctor.
As any changes in the behavior and location of the disease could signal changes in its treatment, we advise you to consult the World Health Organization website.
If you notice any fever upon returning from a high-risk area, see your doctor.