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TRAVEL
HEALTH
WATER CARE
Diarrhoea,
cholera, typhoid and hepatitis can all be caught through
contaminated water. They can also be largely avoided by
taking simple precautions.
If in doubt sterilise the water with disinfectant tablets.
Only use bottled water, preferably carbonated, which has
a tamper proof bottle top or comes in a sealed container.
Avoid ice unless you are certain it is made from safe water.
Avoid foods or drinks containing ice eg milk shakes, cocktails.
n In suspect areas use bottled water for cleaning teeth.
Hot tea or coffee is usually safe, as is wine, beer, carbonated
water, prepackaged or bottled fruit juices and soft drinks.
Avoid or make sure you boil unpasteurised milk.
Take care in and around water
Water-based activities are often enjoyable but they can
also be hazardous, especially for children. Fatal accidents
or serious injuries often result from people being surprised
by sudden changes in water conditions.
Children should always be supervised by an adult who is
a good swimmer.
Never leave young children unattended by any stretch of
water. This includes swimming pools and even paddling pools.
Make sure water is deep enough for safe diving.
Stay near the shore. Even the calmest of waters can be deceptive.
If sailing, water-skiing, wind-surfing, jet-skiing, canoeing
or some similar water-based activity, always wear a life
jacket and make sure that adequate medical facilities are
readily available.
Do not swim after drinking alcohol or eating a meal.
Remember to do some gentle muscle stretching or warming
up exercises before swimming to avoid cramps.
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