Staying Healthy Abroad
Staying Healthy Abroad
Most travel illness comes down to food, water, and a few everyday risks. This guide gathers the simple, practical habits that keep you well while you're away from home.
Safe food and water, hand hygiene, sun and heat, insect-bite prevention, everyday safety, and staying well on the move.
What's inside
- →Food & water safety — the big one
- →Hand hygiene — simple protection
- →Sun & heat — staying safe
- →Insect bites — prevention
- →Everyday risks — staying aware
- →Feeling unwell — when to act
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about staying healthy while travelling — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor or travel clinic. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. See a doctor or travel-health clinic ideally 4–6 weeks before you travel for vaccinations, malaria prevention, and advice tailored to your destination and health, and check official sources such as your national travel-health service or the CDC. Carry adequate travel insurance. Seek medical care for serious or persistent symptoms while abroad; in an emergency, call the local emergency number or 911.