List 4 steps that travelers to developing countries can take to prevent traveler's diarrhea.

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Wash your hands often, especially after using the bathroom and before eating.
 
Eat foods that are freshly cooked and served piping hot. 
Avoid food from street vendors and buffets. 
Avoid salads and raw fruits and vegetables. 
Avoid raw or undercooked meat and seafood. 
Avoid tap water and beverages reconstituted with tap water (including ice and possibly fruit juice and milk). 
Bottled and sealed beverages, including soft drinks, water, beer, and wine, are generally safe. 
Beverages made with boiled water, such as coffee and tea, are generally safe. 
Travelers also can treat tap water by boiling, chemical disinfection, or filtering 

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