Before leaving
Vaccinations
Talk to your doctor about vaccinations and preventative measures against diseases.
You must consult with your doctor about the following vaccinations:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Poliomyelitis
- Whooping Cough
- Measles, mumps, and rubella
During your stay
 Risks and solutions
Risk: Mosquitos
 → Solutions: Bug spray and vaccinations
Risk: Water
 → Solutions: drink purified water, do not walk barefoot on damp ground
Risk: Food
 → Solutions: Wash your hands well before every meal, avoid raw vegetables, wash fruit, eat food that is well-cooked and served hot
Risk: The sun
 → Solutions: Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
Risk: Animals
 → Solutions: Do not approach or pet animals
Risk: Sexual relations
 → Solutions: Abstinence and contraceptives
Water safety
It is important to be cautious when it comes to drinking water, brushing your teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, and other day-to-day activities. Travelers are mostly at risk of experiencing diarrhea. There are many ways to disinfect your water:
- Boil your water
- Portable water filters
- Chemical disinfection
- Aquatabs
Some practical advice for travelers:
- Wash your hands before meals
- Be mindful of insects getting into your food
- Only eat foods that are hot and fully-cooked
- Only drink bottled water
- Avoid ice cubes
- Wash and peel fruits and vegetables
- Get recommended vaccines
- Make sure to drink a lot of water
- Always have Aquatabs with you
Insect Ecran: The Best Protection
To protect against mosquito bites, you must buy Insect Ecran for Infested Areas and use it generously.
Apply to exposed skin:
- Generously
- Equally
- Selectively (avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes)
- Repeatedly
With Insect Ecran for Infested Zones, avoid contact with plastic, varnish, glasses, glass, and watches. When applying sunscreen, wait 20 minutes before applying bug spray
After your return
Be mindful of illnesses you can bring back with you!! If, in the weeks or months after you return, you have you a temperature of 100.4 or more, consult your doctor immediately and inform them that you have recently traveled to a tropical destination. Every other illness must be reported to your doctor, especially rashes and indigestion.