How can travelers avoid food poisoning and stomach bugs in Phu Quoc, Vietnam?
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Travelers do not describe food poisoning as a widespread Phu Quoc issue; some report years of travel in Thailand and elsewhere without getting sick. Standard food-safety precautions are still sensible.
To lower the risk of a stomach bug, wash your hands before eating and avoid overeating seafood in one meal.
Use extra care in swimming pools, especially with children: avoid swallowing water and, where possible, spend more time in the sea than in the pool. Children are more likely to accidentally drink pool water.
Pack a small supply of familiar stomach-upset medicine before traveling, so you do not have to look for a pharmacy if symptoms start.