How Do You Avoid Getting Sick On A Vacation To India?
• Never drink any tap water. The tap water in India is not purified. While you may see locals drinking from it, know that their immune systems are better fit for this. Always drink bottled water. • Get your water from reliable sources. Street vendors can re-fill bottles with water that they claim is purified even if it isn’t. Never buy from a street vendor. Buy bottled water, sealed, from large stores, restaurants, hotels, etc. If you cannot find water, buy sealed soft drinks from a reliable source. • Watch the food you eat. Try to avoid all street vendors. You never know the quality of food, if they have washed their hands, etc. Always go to a high-quality restaurant. • Avoid eating heavy breakfasts, and opt for a continental breakfast. In India, breakfasts are quite different from those in the Western World and include large portions of food most people consider for dinner. This can cause nausea. • Eat light. If you know you’ll be travelling a lot, eat light. India has very bumpy, co
