Swimming
Swimming is a common and enjoyable part of many holidays; however, it comes with many dangers. Make sure you follow these important steps:
- Watch out for strong currents
- Never swim far from the shore
- Ask for local advice and watch out for warning flags
- Never swim after a heavy meal or alcohol
- Never swim in fresh water rivers and lakes in many parts of Africa, South America or SE Asia because of a disease called Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) which
may cause significant illness even many years later.