How to Avoid Stomach Problems in Less-Developed Countries?

Answer 1

Food and water contamination can cause serious illness. Take steps to avoid bacterial infections and parasites when traveling in countries where contamination is a problem.
Instructions

* STEP 1: Check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site to find out if the water is safe to drink in the region you'll be visiting.
* STEP 2: Drink bottled or canned beverages, and avoid drinks not opened in front of you.
* STEP 3: Carefully check seals on water bottles; if the seal is broken, the bottle may have been refilled with tap water.
* STEP 4: Wipe off any bottle before drinking or pouring from it.
* STEP 5: Drink and cook with water that has been boiled. Add iodine tablets to tap water if boiling it is not possible.
* STEP 6: Avoid ice cubes, which are usually made from tap water.
* STEP 7: Brush your teeth using bottled water.
* STEP 8: Eat only well-cooked food.
* STEP 9: Peel fruits and vegetables. Do not wash them in tap water.
* STEP 10: Avoid food from street vendors, dairy products, salads and uncooked seafood.

Tips & Warnings

* Tie a ribbon or string around the bathroom faucet as a reminder not to drink the tap water.
* If you want a cool drink, place ice cubes in a clean, leakproof plastic bag, and place the whole bag in the drink.
* Drinks not opened in front of you may have tap water added to them.

Answer 2

Carry your own food and water

Answer 3

Do not drink their water!