Simple Tips To Prevent Cholera When Traveling

Avoid Consuming Raw Fruits And Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables grown in poor areas may have been grown with the aid of water from a contaminated source. Travelers really have no way of knowing where it came from so it is best to avoid consuming raw fruits and vegetables when abroad.

Food should be thoroughly cooked and hot when it is served. If it has been at room temperature for some time and is not reheated before serving, it can place travelers at risk for developing cholera. Individuals should also avoid eating fruits or vegetables they do not need to peel. They can wash vegetables under safe running water, or soak them in safe water, and then rinse with safe water. If the fruit of vegetable needs to be peeled, it should be peeled by the individual who will be eating it.

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Get Vaccinated Before Traveling

Before traveling, individuals should find out if cholera is a problem where they are going to be visiting. If it is, they should be sure to get vaccinated for cholera before they leave. The new cholera vaccine is given in two separate doses, given ten to fifteen days apart. It is given orally and it is only recommended for individuals older than two years. Due to the delay between doses of the cholera vaccine, it cannot be used after individuals become infected with cholera. After getting both doses, travelers should remember they still need to follow the general recommendations of avoiding contaminated water.

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