[header] How to avoid having diarrhea during travel [title] Do not drink water that hasn't been sterilized. [step] Tap water and well water aren't treated in developing nations the same way they are in developed nations. This means that diarrhea-causing microbes are often present.
[header] How to avoid having diarrhea during travel [title] Do not drink water that hasn't been sterilized. [step] Tap water and well water aren't treated in developing nations the same way they are in developed nations. This means that diarrhea-causing microbes are often present.
[substeps] Recommended water content is 1 to 8 cups per day. Do not drink more than the recommended amount due to dehydration. Avoid' super' water and bottled water as well, since these are often not purified and thus will incorporate any germs and toxins you are taking in. [title] Do not take a small water pack with you. Stick to bottled water rather than water from a tap or well whenever possible. [substeps] If you must drink water from a tap, then you should sterilize the water by boiling it for at least three minutes (five minutes if using it to mix baby formula). [substeps] Beverages that are contaminated with microbes include alcohol, beer, coffee, and juice. Some studies suggest that drinking water should only be taken as a last resort when camping or eating out in climate-controlled areas.