How to Prevent Typhoid Fever when You're Traveling

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get vaccinated at least 1-2 weeks before you are going to travel.

   There are two vaccines available in the U.S.
   
   Talk to your doctor about which one is right for you.
   
   Get a booster if it has been several years since you have been inoculated.
   
   Know that the existing vaccines against typhoid are not 100 percent effective.
   
   Other precautions listed below should also be taken as well.
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   Step 2: Drink bottled water (preferably carbonated) or have water boil until there are big bubbles in the pot for at least a minute.

   , You should also stay away from popsicles and slushie type drinks.
   
   They could have been made with contaminated water. , If possible, they should still have steam coming off of them. , These foods can be very hard to decontaminate.
   
   Always peel raw fruits and vegetables yourself.
   
   Wash your hands vigorously with soap and bottled water first.
   
   Do not eat the peels. , Conditions are not usually very sanitary on the street. ,
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   Step 3: Avoid ice unless you know for sure that it is made from bottled or boiled water.

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   Step 4: Eat thoroughly cooked foods.

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   Step 5: Avoid uncooked vegetables and fruits that cannot be peeled.

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   Step 6: Stay away from food and drinks from street vendors.

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   Step 7: Wash your hands frequently with bottled water or a hand sanitizer if clean water isn't available

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   Step 8: especially before and after meals.

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