Cruise ships outbreaks

Each year, a few cruise ships are infected with outbreaks of flu-like viruses involving vomiting, diarrhea, and other unpleasant symptoms. While these occurrences invariably make headlines, in reality only 1 in 10 passengers typically get sick. Because of the confines of a cruise ship, this can seem quite severe, and there are several precautions you can take to avoid a similar fate.

Frequently wash your hands with warm water and soap – before dining, after using the restroom, after playing casino games that other passengers have touched, etc.
Avoid the most crowded venues where other passengers may be spreading germs – packed nightclubs, front rows for lounge shows, etc.
Eat healthy meals – light dining options, salads, balanced meals – to bolster your body’s health.
Get enough sleep to avoid weakening your immune system.
If you do begin to show symptoms of a virus or diarrhea, immediately curtail your activities and rest. By recognizing the onset of an illness you can quickly work to counteract it, and because your body has time to recuperate, you will miss less of your vacation.