One of the most common illnesses that travelers from all over the world experience is the traveler’s diarrhea. There is about 10 million cases of traveler’s diarrhea recorded every year. Did you know that an astonishing number of about 55 percent of travelers from all over the world experience this nasty illness? Yes, you read that right! Destination plays a very important role in all this. The traveler’s diarrhea usually occurs when people travel from well developed countries to the not so developed ones. It also occurs when people get exposed to the microbes in food that they are not used to.

While traveler’s diarrhea is not really life threatening, it can still turn your amazing trip into a nightmare. That being said, knowing what to do and when to do it can be very helpful when it comes to getting rid of the traveler’s diarrhea. And now, here are some things that you can do to protect your body from this nasty illness!

Don’t Drink Water That Has Not Been Sterilized
Well water and tap water are not treated in developed countries the same way that they are treated in not so developed countries. What this means is that both well water and tap water usually contain microbes that can cause diarrhea. With that said, instead of drinking tap or well water, what you need to do is stick to bottled water. And if you don’t have any other choice but to drink tap water, then at least sterilize the water before drinking it. You can do this by boiling the water for at least three minutes.

Avoid Food From Street Vendors
Eating food from street vendors is one of the biggest reasons why so many people suffer from traveler’s diarrhea. While you probably want to experience the local cuisine each time you travel, you should approach food from street vendors with caution.

Wash Your Hands
Washing your hands is one of the easiest, yet most effective ways to avoid the traveler’s diarrhea. This is especially true if you enjoy traveling with your children. Also, you should keep some sort of a hand-sanitizing solution in your backpack at all times – just in case you need it.