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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
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Reason
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Prevention/Cure
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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. |
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