He added that Let's Go researchers in Southeast Asia see getting sick as "inevitable" because of the difficulty of adjusting to the foreign environment.
But Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia are not the only regions travelers need to watch out for.
Dunia S. Dickey '03 took a trip to Russia last summer and became sick while dining in Moscow.
"If you go to Russia, don't drink the water," Dickey says. "Americans can't handle the bacteria."
Dickey agreed with Goldstein on the importance of ensuring that all food is completely cooked and is relatively clean of harmful bacteria.
Germ Defense
But students' vigilance cannot end at a few shots.
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