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Tips for Healthy Cruising

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If you're sick, report your illness.

If you're sick, report your illness.

Before your voyage:
- Ask your cruise line if there are alternative  cruising options.
- Consult a doctor to find out whether it is safe for you to sail.

During your voyage:
visit the ship's medical facility and follow the medical staff's recommendations.

Wash your hands often!

Wash your hands often!

Why: Avoid exposing yourself and others to anything that may cause illnesses and spread germs.

When: Wash your hands often but especially after using the toilet and before eating or smoking..

Avoid eating or drinking anything that you think will make you sick.

Avoid eating or drinking anything that you think will make you sick.

Look for inspection scores and general food service cleanliness to help you decide where and what to eat..

 
Contact Us:
  • Vessel Sanitation Program
    National Center for Environmental Health
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    4770 Buford Highway, NE MS-F23
    Atlanta, GA 30341
  • 800-CDC-INFO
    (800-232-4636)
    TTY: (888) 232-6348
    24 Hours/Every Day
  • cdcinfo@cdc.gov
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