[header] How to stay healthy while traveling in the tropics [title] Get ready ahead of your trip. [step] If you are traveling to another country or even a different region of your own country, careful preparation is an important part of your trip. This can help ensure that places you visit don't present any serious health hazards and may minimize your risk of contracting an illness before you leave. 
[substeps] The more information you gather and advance preparations you make, the the more you can minimize the risk for health problems. [title] Inform yourself about in-country conditions.