BURLINGTON, Vt.
With February break just around the corner many folks will be heading on vacation.
But you need to know the hidden dangers behind the sun and sand of your next trip.
Medical experts urge anyone traveling to tropical or third world countries to check in with your primary care physician for any recommended vaccinations.
If you are looking to try the local cuisine, keep this in mind. Food born illnesses are common in less developed regions. Make sure you know where your food is coming from.
Dr. Deb Kutzko with UVM Medical Center tell us this... "I would stay away from road side and street venders. We don't know how long that food has been sitting there and if it is healthy. You want well cooked foods when it is still hot, nothing should be had under cooked. No under cooked meats, vegetables, poultry, or fish..."
Dr. Kutzko recommends that travelers drink plenty of purified water to stay hydrated.
Pack plenty of sunscreen and bug repellent if traveling to a warm tropical climate where the Zika Virus has been found.
The Zika Virus is dangerous to infants and women who are pregnant, typical systems of the virus are flu like symptoms.
Traveling with prescription medication, leave your Sunday to Saturday pill container at home, and bring your prescriptions in the original prescription bottle prescribed by a doctor.
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Source: Travel Tips to Keep You Healthy
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