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Prevention of Typhoid
• Wash hands frequently in hot, soapy water before eating or preparing food, as well as after using the toilet. Alcohol-based sanitizer can be used in the absence of hot water.
• Avoid drinking contaminated water by ensuring water is bottled or boiled. Carbonated bottled water is safer to drink than uncarbonated.
• Wash teeth using bottled water and avoid swallowing shower water.
• Avoid ordering drinks with ice, unless you know the ice is made form boiled or bottled water. Also avoid flavored ices that could have been made with water that is contaminated.
• Only eat foods that have been thoroughly cooked and served steaming hot and avoid foods that have been stored or served at room temperature.
• Only eat raw vegetables if they can be peeled. Items such as lettuce are particularly at risk of contamination and are very difficult to clean properly.
• Avoid food and drink being sold by street vendors as it is difficult to keep food clean in the street.
• Get Vaccinated against typhoid; one injection can save you from typhoid for 2 years.