If you need information about preventing illness while you travel, one of our providers can give you travel medicine tips and recommend ways to reduce your risk of coming into contact with infectious organisms. In some countries, you need to pay special attention to food and water safety. Contaminated foods and beverages can cause travelers’ diarrhea, so be careful when planning your meals. Eat pasteurized dairy products, hot foods, and hard-cooked eggs. If you peel and wash fruits and vegetables yourself, it is okay to eat them. Avoid runny eggs, raw fish and meats, unpasteurized dairy products, and food prepared by street vendors. Do not drink unpasteurized milk or water that comes from a well or a tap. Drinking sealed bottled water or water that has been disinfected can help you prevent serious illnesses while you travel. You can also reduce your risk of catching an infectious disease by practicing good hygiene and limiting your exposure to germs. Avoid touching your face and eyes, especially if you have not washed your hands. Use soap and hot water to wash your hands before eating, after using the restroom, or after touching door knobs and other surfaces. Stay away from people who are coughing, sneezing, or displaying other signs of illness.