Traveling with family may be unforgettable experience. But you have to be more cautious while kids are with you. Children are more prone to some health hazard. Before starting final journey you should discuss your travel plan with your guide or your doctor or concerned person.

Contaminate water poses huge health risk. Water born diseases like Hepatitis A or typhoid is the result of contaminate water. Pure drinking water is essential during vacationing in abroad. Even you have to avoid contaminate water while bathing or brush your teeth. Always drink boiled or purified commercial bottle water.

Some tips about food and water during vacationing which will protect you from trouble:

• Boil, cook or peel all fruits and vegetables
• Clean your hands before eating or drinking
• Avoid half boiled food and ensure well-cooked food and served hot
• Ignore salad or shellfish on your meal
• Drink only purified water boiled or disinfected with iodine or chlorine
  or commercially-bottled water in sealed containers
• Avoid ice, unless it’s made with purified water
• Consume well pasteurized dairy products and ice cream
• Never consume food from street vendors.
• Avoid swimming in contaminated or polluted water
• Brush your teeth with bottled or purified water

Some insect and tick borne infection may create problem for vacationers. Such as malaria and Lyme disease, by using insect repellent, covering exposed skin, staying in well-screened or enclosed rooms and by regularly checking body, clothing and sleeping areas for insects.

Be aware of road accident. It’s a common problem in many countries for travelers. A large number of vacationers died at road accident every year. Knowing the local traffic laws, culture and road systems, measuring the safety of any rented vehicles including cars, scooters and ATVs, are all important factors in personal safety.

During water sports life jacket must be used especially by children. Be aware of jelly fish and other dangerous fish in sea.
Finally after completing vacationing if you become ill when return home, tell your doctor and inform them right away about your travel.