Don’t ruin your Spring Break fun by leaving your healthy habits at home. While tempted to take risks, be smart and play it safe with your health.
Be careful when indulging in the local cuisine. In developing countries, eat only food that has been fully cooked and served hot. Do not eat fresh vegetables or fruits unless you can peel them yourself. Drink only bottled, sealed beverages, and steer clear of ice—it was probably made with tap water.
Get food and water advice in CDC’s Can I Eat This? app to avoid spending your vacation in the bathroom. Select the country you’re in and answer a few simple questions about what you’re thinking about eating or drinking, and Can I Eat This? will tell you whether it’s likely to be safe. With Can I Eat This?, you can be more confident that your food and drink choices won’t make you spend your international trip in the bathroom. Learn more at www.cdc.gov/Features/SpringBreakTravel/index.html.
