When on vacation, one tend to be carefree about the things they eat and the places they visit. Though this is a great tourist attitude, one must also exercise some commonsense and think about their health. Diarrhea may not be life-threatening – but when one is on vacation, it could very well ruin your holiday.
Here are some health tips that one could use on their visit to Phuket:
Always bring a bag full of medications; for headache, stomachache, diarrhea, colds and allergies.
Bring crackers and energy bars on your trip– in case your sugar level gets low or if you just want to munch on something.
Keep yourself hydrated at all times. Walking and staying in the heat at all times will cause dehydration. Do not wait for the feeling of thirst – remember to drink water at regular intervals.
Never drink water from tap – bottled water is always the safest bet and it is cheap and available everywhere.
Alcohol is not considered as water. It will probably quench the thirst but it will definitely make a person more dehydrated.
Food is part of a vacation's cultural experience, but one must be careful in eating exotic food that is not easy on the stomach. The rule of thumb is basically this; if it smells bad, then maybe it should not be eaten. Wash thoroughly fruits and vegetables with bottled water. Also, make sure that everything is cooked through.
Be very careful in eating seafood and shellfish. Not only will they cause allergy to some people, they are also known as the most common source of food poisoning.
Vaccinations are not really a requirement for tourist, but just to be on the safe side, one might as well get vaccinated. Hepatitis A and B, tetanus, typhoid, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and tuberculosis are advisable.
Before traveling to Phuket, check out the telephone numbers of police stations and hospitals on the internet. Also, the weather forecast of the specific dates that you will be staying.
Get a travel insurance, its a small amount of money for a whole lot of peace of mind.

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