Pack These Travel Essentials to Tackle Stomach Bugs on Vacation
The CDC urges travelers to pack oral rehydration salts or electrolyte packets, a suitable anti-diarrheal (loperamide), and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), plus hand sanitizer to manage travel-related stomach illnesses. Prioritize staying hydrated, make smart food choices (thoroughly cooked high-risk produce, thick-skinned fruits/veg), and seek medical care if diarrhea persists, worsens, or is accompanied by fever or dehydration. These steps can help reduce impact and duration of travel-related GI illness.
