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Holiday Health
When you travel abroad, it's important to take all the steps to stay healthy so that you can make the most of your holiday.
In foreign countries, the climate, food and tropical diseases can all threaten your health. If you take all the necessary precautions before you travel and while you are away, then you will be less likely to fall ill and you can concentrate on enjoying your holiday.
Our advice about staying healthy abroad will help you stay safe in the sun, eat and drink safely, and avoid insect bites.
Take a few moments to read through these pages before planning a holiday abroad.
- European health insurance card
Get a free European Health Insurance Card that entitles you to cheap and sometimes free state-provided healthcare in the EEA and Switzerland. - Foreign food and drink - eating and drinking safely
Advice for travellers about eating and drinking in a foreign country, such as avoiding raw vegetables and drinking bottled water. - How to prevent travel sickness
Advice for people that suffer from travel sickness, including medication, where to sit and what to eat and drink whilst travelling. - How to stay safe in the sun
Advice on how to stay safe in the sun when you are on holiday abroad. Protect your skin from burning by applying a high factor sunscreen. - How to prevent insect bites
Tips to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, spiders and scorpions when on holiday in tropical places.
