How do you prevent stomach bugs when traveling?


How do you prevent stomach bugs when traveling?

You can take steps to avoid travelers' diarrhea
  1. Choose food and drinks carefully. Eat only foods that are cooked and served hot. Avoid food that has been sitting on a buffet. ...
  2. Wash your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom and before eating.


What is the stomach bug in Spain 2023?

Friday, 13 October 2023 Increased levels of cryptosporidiosis, a bug that produces gastroenteritis, have been reported over the last month in holidaymakers coming home from Spain, particularly Salou in Catalonia.


Why do I get stomach sick every time I travel?

Travel disrupts many of the body's natural rhythms, including digestion says Dr. Kyle Staller, a gastroenterologist with Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Time changes, altered eating schedules, and impaired sleep are all likely culprits, especially in those who already have sensitive guts.