Well, someday, I want to go to another country, but I am concerned at the risk of bacterial and viral contamination in water and stuff. I do not have to go anywhere where I need to worry now, but I kind of wanted to go down to somewhere in Mexico, like Cancun, or something, but now, I cannot even imagine going there, because it is on the high-risk list for travel illness. Not that all people that go there get it, but 30-50% do, during a 1 to 2 week stat, according to the CDC.
So, like, if I went to Mexico, would I have to bring some kind of boiling appliance with me? Also, if I went to a major resort, do you think the water and food might be safe there, like they might have their own water purification system? Because, that would be totally bad if someone wanted to go to a vacation spot like Cancun and Traveler's D* ruined it?
I know all people have to do is boil the water and avoid food that seems off or something, as far as foodbourne illness.
Most of Western Europe is safe, Canada, USA (Where I live), Australia, New Zealand, Northern Europe, and Japan are all low-risk. So, I could go to the UK or Canadaand not have to worry about anything, right? I know that is a very stupid question and I am too paranoid.
There is a little spot in Southwestern Europe that is intermediate risk, all of Russia is, some parts of South America, parts ofsouthern Europe, the Carribean,and southern Africa is. Have any of you ever went to these countries/parts of the world, and gotten sick? How big do you think the risk is, considering where these places are?
I am definetely not going to the high risk areas. Most of Asia, the Middle East, Central, and South America are. I got all this info from the CDC.
I know this is really stupid, but I brought this up because I have had several dreams lately about me going to another country and getting sick.