16 Diseases To Watch Out For At the Beach

Hepatitis

Catching hepatitis is probably not front of mind when you’re packing your hat and sunscreen for a fun beach day—but it is possible. The most common way to contract Hepatitis A is by eating contaminated food, but you can also catch it by eating undercooked shellfish and being exposed to polluted water. Hepatitis A causes severe gastric distress including symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and even jaundice.