Parasite Basics & Prevention: Calm, Clean, Practical

You don’t need fear—just clean habits you can repeat anywhere.

Daily habits that matter most

  • Hand hygiene: soap and water where possible; carry soap sheets/sanitiser for gaps.
  • Water sense: in uncertain areas, use a filter bottle, boiled water, or sealed beverages; skip dodgy ice.
  • Food sense: eat foods that are cooked through and served hot. Use an instant-read thermometer when you’re not sure.

Travel checklist

  • Filter bottle • ORS sachets • Soap sheets/sanitiser • Small first-aid kit • Resealable bags (keep clean utensils separate).

If your stomach flips

  • Hydration first: ORS sachets as directed.
  • Rest + simple foods (rice, bananas, broth) as tolerated.
  • Seek medical care if symptoms are persistent, severe, bloody, feverish, or you’re in a vulnerable group (kids, pregnancy, older adults).

Our picks

  • A filter bottle for uncertain water, a thermometer for safe cooking, ORS, and pocket hand hygiene. Simple, packable, effective.

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