x k j- r a r j r r from page 6 more information on particular threats or precautions for that area if you are travelling to the developing world contact the inter national association for medical assistance to travellers for an up- todate directory of health institu tions and englishspeaking doctors worldwide while youre away diarrhea is the most common illness inflicted on travellers by microbes drink only purified or bottled water with the seal intact ice should also be made from purified water purification eliminates any bacteria or parasites that may be present in the local water supply carry an antibiotic and imodi um for selftreatment of travellers diarrhea food spoils rapidly in a tropi cal climate ensure that all food is well- cooked and eaten while it is still hot only eat fruits and vegetables which you have peeled and washed yourself avoid unpasteurized dairy products raw shellfish and food from street vendors malarialcarrying mosquitoes bite between dusk and dawn pro tect yourself from these and other 1 irritating bug bits by using an effec tive insect repellent wear light weight longsleeved shirts and trousers after dusk wear proper footwear to avoid bites from snakes and sandfleas ticks and parasites that are found in the sand and soil yi avoid swimming or wading in slowmoving freshwater lakes and rivers where parasites may pene trate the skin in countries where rules of the road are not enforced or are non existent vacationers should avoid travelling in overcrowded public vehicles by rural roads after dark and on motorcycles when travelling abroad avoid raw shellfish food from street vendors respect the sun intense exposure can cause sunburn dehydration prema ture aging and even skin cancer start slowly and gradually increase your sunbathing each day use a sunscreen with a minimum protection of spf 15 and re apply it regularly especially after swim ming when you return consult your physician if you have health problems such as fever or persistent diarrhea more than ten days if you devel op flulike symptoms within one year of returning home and have travelled to a known malarial area request a blood test to screen for that disease heart disease and stroke heart and stroke foundation of ontario support the heart and stroke foundation tropical travellers ctteddist prescriptions vaccinations sunscreen health insurance emergency numbers additional prescription eyeglasses sunglasses firstaid kit antidiarrheal medication double points this weekend only r sear sjrc l u b only at stars travel book now cruise pay later no money down no interest no payments until you return m- -r- sv t- gream ciiiise sears escorted 7 nights group i february 2198 oeparturejl ms carousel visiting st lucia grenada barbados curasao margarita island sears travel service escorted group departures include a welcome aboard cocktail party special gifts and the services of a sears representative if cabin cat5 sears- escorted i 7 nights group i june 898 eparturej ms sundream departing rome visiting elba florence monaconice barcelona palma 1799 cabin cat 10 join sears and dave marlene devall on our aruba dream cruise on february 21 departures from toronto ask your sears travel consultant for other available sailings and prices protect your vacation with travel insurance from voyageur insurance company we recommend it we give you the world markville centre 9468077 national telephone sales centre 18007996466 for more great offers wwwsearsca see sears travel for details terms and conditions double points offer applicable on jan 24 2598 only prices and dates are available at advertising deadlines prices are cdn dol- lars per person double occupancy subject to availability do not include any applicable taxes port charges surcharges or insurance unless otherwise stated book now cruise pay later offer expires june 3098 for specific inclusions terms and conditions please refer to the sunquest vacations 1 99798 brochure available at sears travel service 1 998 sears canada inc dba sears travel service ont reg 2264141