The number of older adult traveling to less-developed areas of the world is increasing, and many put their health in danger by ingesting bacteria contaminated food or water as they travel. The resulting traveler's diarrhea can be a more serious health problems for people 60 or older. Unless you are dining in a first class hotel or restaurant in a large, modern city, health officials cautions:
Don't drink water or brush your teeth in it. Use only bottled, boiled, or disinfected water. Don't use ice in drinks unless you are certain it was from safe water.
Don't eat fish or meat unless it has been thoroughly cooked.
Don't eat unpasteurized milk products or raw vegetables.
Don't eat fruit unless you peel it yourself after washing it in clean water. After peeling it wash your hand before eating.
Don't eat food sold by street vendors, even though it may serve hot.
This will go a long way to protect your ealth from bacterial contamination while traveling.
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