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- Avoid drinking untreated tap water and ice, local
and uncapped bottled water and water from lakes and streams.
- Use bottled water for drinking, cleaning teeth
or for any circumstance where you may consume water.
- Avoid raw and rare meat/seafood - especially
re-heated or lukewarm food.
- If you are not sure, don't eat it.
- Be strict with personal hygiene before eating
or after using the toilet.
- Never drink and swim.
- Do not swim immediately after eating, leave at
least one hour.
Sunbathing and swimming
- Beware of strong sun - apply high factor protection
creams frequently and at least half an hour before exposure to
the sun.
- Continue using sunscreen, even when you are tanned.
- Build up your exposure to the sun gradually and
avoid sunbathing between 11am - 3pm.
- Drink plenty of fluids (non-alcoholic).
- Always carry clothes and items that protect against
e.g. sun hat with a wide brim, sunglasses.
- Swim with others especially in the sea and beware
of strong tides, currents and winds.
- Never drink and swim.
- Do not swim immediately after eating, leave at
least one hour.
- Never fall asleep on an airbed in the sea.
- Check swimming pool depths before diving in.
- Never leave your possessions unattended.
Be Sensible
- Always take your room key with you.
- Avoid wearing expensive jewellery or watches.
- Only carry a minimum amount of cash.
- If participating in sports or recreational activities,
ensure you are covered by your travel insurance or by the company
organising the activity.
- Ensure that sports equipment is in good condition
and that proper instruction is available if necessary.
- Buy condoms at home and always use one, especially
for casual sex.
- If you have had casual sex and develop any sort
of rash, soreness or discharge, seek medical advice as soon as
possible.
- Never leave your personal effects unattended.
- Avoid travelling alone and be alert to your surroundings.
Insects and Animals
- Use a good repellent to help avoid being bitten
by mosquitoes and try to keep arms and legs covered at night.
Apply on top of sunscreen if necessary.
- Dark colours attract mosquitoes.
- Avoid stroking or touching stray dogs and cats.
- Never put your hands near your face after touching
animals and wash your hands as soon as possible afterwards.
- If you are bitten by an animal and you cannot
see a doctor there, it is important to see a doctor as soon as
you get home.
- Avoid sleeping on the ground.
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