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- There is no vaccine against traveler's diarrhea (TD), which affects up to 60% of travelers to underdeveloped nations. Most cases of TD are acquired by drinking contaminated water or eating food washed or grown with contaminated water. Simple precautions can prevent most cases of TD. There is no vaccine against TD, which is caused by several types of bacteria. Cholera vaccine, which can protect some travelers, is an exception.
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