To avoid their bites, it is recommended to:

• Wear high-toed, closed shoes and long pants, with trousers tied around the calf or ankle
• Hitting the ground with a stick or making noise while walking
• Shake clothes, shoes, and sheets before use
• Protect your personal belongings (clothes, shoes...) in case of bivouac, by storing them in a sealed plastic bag or can, containing insecticide balls.

To protect yourself from traveler's diarrhea and other food-related risks:

• Wash your hands often with soap, especially before meals
• Only drink bottled water with a cap on (open in front of you) or water that has been previously disinfected or boiled
• Drink pasteurized or boiled milk
• Peel the fruit yourself
• Cook eggs, meat, fish well
• Avoid raw vegetables, shells, heated dishes, ice cubes and ice creams, fresh fruit juices prepared by hand
• Find out more locally about the risks of toxicity to sea fish
• Avoid eating food sold on the street unless it is well cooked and the container is still smoking
• Ask about rotavirus vaccination for infants under 6 months of age.

Good personal hygiene when traveling is important.

Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them.

Take special care in case of a wound or skin injury.

In addition:

• Avoid letting laundry dry outside or on the floor
• Don't walk barefoot on the beaches
• Wear a light, easily washable, permeable clothing
• Wear closed-toe shoes on muddy or wet floors
• Do not walk or swim in fresh water
• Avoid contact with animals.

You must refuse any care without new single-use equipment (needles, syringes...) or without appropriate sterilization.

Blood transfusions, dental care, injection or incision care represent a major risk in countries with inadequate health facilities (hepatitis B or C...).

You must also:

• Bring disposable supplies if needed before departure
• Avoiding tattoos and piercings
• Avoid excessive sunlight and protect yourself from the sun (use a sunscreen adapted to your phototype, wear sunglasses, a hat...).

It is best to take a pharmacy kit with you (ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice) and to carry a insurance or assistance contract.

On the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you will find a section advice by country / destination.

Once the country selected, several sections (last minutes, security, entry / stay...) appear, including one on health.

You can register on the Ariane app of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This app allows you to receive health and safety alerts via SMS and email. The contact person designated on your account may also be notified.

Ariane: to be alerted in case of a crisis during a trip abroad