Not just food: where tourists risk catching intestinal infection

On September 27, World Tourism Day was celebrated. This day reminds not only of travel and new routes, but also that during travel it is important not to forget about your own health.

Changing the usual regime, unfamiliar food and water, bathing in new places - all this can increase the risk of intestinal infections. In connection with the holiday Kaliningrad Rospotrebnadzor reminded what simple rules will help to avoid health problems during travel.

When traveling, it is important to wash your hands with soap more often – before eating, after toileting, walking and contact with animals. If this is not possible, you can use an antiseptic with an alcohol content of at least 60%. Do not touch your face with dirty hands.

Special attention should be paid to water. Safe water should be chosen for drinking and cooking, and fruits, vegetables and herbs should be thoroughly washed.

When traveling, it is better to choose proven cafes and restaurants and not buy food from random sellers. Especially careful should be treated to dishes that are not well past heat treatment.

Meat, poultry, eggs and seafood should be carefully cooked. Ready food should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours. Raw products should be stored separately from finished ones.

For swimming, it is better to choose official beaches, where the water quality is checked by specialists. Do not go into unfamiliar water bodies, especially if there are many waterfowl or freshwater mollusks.

Water cannot be swallowed during bathing. After resting at an open reservoir, experts advise taking a shower.

In the first aid kit, funds will be useful for restoring water-salt balance and enterosorbents. If necessary, you can take drugs for diarrhea, but before traveling, you should consult a doctor about the necessary medications and vaccinations.

It is also important not to forget about sleep and nutrition. Fatigue and violation of the usual regime can reduce the body's defenses.