Prevent Insect Bites
Many diseases, like malaria and dengue, are spread through insect bites. One of the best protections is to prevent insect bites by:
– Using insect repellent (bug spray) with 30%-50% DEET. Picaridin, available in 7% and 15% concentrations, needs more frequent application.
– Wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat outdoors.
– Remaining indoors in a screened or air-conditioned area during the peak biting period for malaria (dusk and dawn).
– Sleeping in beds covered by nets treated with permethrin, if not sleeping in an air-conditioned or well-screened room.
– Spraying rooms with products effective against flying insects, such as those containing pyrethroid.
Be Careful about Food and Water
Diseases from food and water are the leading cause of illness in travelers. Follow these tips for safe eating and drinking:
– Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand gel (with at least 60% alcohol).
– Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly)...
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