If a tourist is a national of a country where endemic Yellow Fever is prevelant (Africa, South America, Papua New Guinea), the individual must possess a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
No other vaccination certificate is mandatory through you may like to consult your doctor for innoculation against typhoid, hepatitis A and meningitis. If you are a health fanatic, you may like to consider innoculation against polio, measles, mumps, cholera etc. However, a few careful precaution will make sure that even if you don't take the innoculations, you are protected.
Common Health Hazards while travelling through destinations across indian subcontinent.
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|
Ailment |
Reason |
Prevention/Cure |
| Common Cold |
Dust, Allergies, temperature variations |
Carry Cold-relief tablets, Vitamin C tablets and Nasal decongestant solution and anti-allergic medicines in your medical kit. (Local brands- Coldarin for Cold/Cough, Celin (Vitamin C tablet) |
| Allergic fever |
Fatigue, temperature variations, cough etc |
Carry Paracetamol, do not stress yourself too much. Eat proper and light food. |
| Stomach upsets |
Could be due to adulterated food or excessive intake of spicy and rich taste food items. |
Eat according to your appetite. Eat lightly. carry Oral Rehydration solution (Electral- Local brand of ORS). |
| Mosquito related diseases |
Tropical hot climate and lack of hygiene |
Use Cream and vapour based mosquito repellents while sleeping. (Local brands of repellents- All Out, Mortein, Odomos, Mos free) |
| Skin Rashes |
Due to harsh climatic conditions in some areas. Excessive sun rays. Excessive cold conditions in Himalayan region |
Use sunscream in summers. Wear light colored full bodied clothes. bath daily with an antiseptic soap. |
| Sun Stroke |
Excessive travel on hot summer days |
Drink plenty of fresh fruit fluids like lemon juice. Consult doctor in case of sun stroke. |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
Sexual contact with local prostitutes |
Avoid sex during travel or use a safe and effective condom barrier. |
| Minor Injuries |
Trekking, Minor accidents etc |
Keep an antiseptic lotion, cream etc. Do take Anti Tetanus injection in case of injury due to rusted iron etc. |
