How can we prevent food poisoning in Fiji?

Food Safety Tips for Fiji Try to eat food that has been cooked in front of you. Vegetarian food is usually a safer option than eating meat or fish. Avoid gastro bugs by using hand disinfectant and only eating cooked food. If you get diarrhoea, drink water regularly and alternate between electrolytes and water.



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Food & Drink Avoid fruit and vegetables that are not washed in safe water. Thoroughly cooked food is usually safe as long as it has not been left standing or has been re-heated. Stick to the major resorts and popular and busy restaurants. The water in Fiji's major towns, hotels and resorts is generally safe to drink.

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Mosquito-borne diseases are a serious health concern for people living in Fiji. Dengue outbreaks of varying magnitude have been documented in Fiji since 1971.

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Ciprofloxacin (cipro) is the medication of choice, at a dose of 500 mg twice daily for three days. If you are traveling to an area where TD is a possibility, your travel medicine provider may prescribe cipro or a similar antibiotic for you to take on your trip.

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