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Foreign tourists should carry
their Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate conforming to
International Health Regulation, if they originate or are
transiting through Yellow Fever endemic countries.
Health risks
Cholera, dengue fever,
dysentery, hepatitis, malaria, meningitis (trekking areas
only) and typhoid. Travellers with respiratory ailments may
wish to take precautionary measures.
Health Certificate
Citizens and travellers
coming from the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom,
do not require any vaccination certificate or inoculations.
Though normally an International Health Certificate is not
asked for by immigration officials, its better to carry one.
It contains valuable information incase one needs medical
attention.
Vaccinations
As a precautionary
measure vaccination against Hepatitis B is recommended, if
staying for a longer duration. To avoid Malaria, Dengue,
carrying mosquito repellents, nets, clothes covering the body
and using sprays against insects in rooms is sufficient. A
first aid kit carrying adhesive bandages, thermometer,
water-purification tablets, antibiotics, antiseptic creams and
mosquito repellents is advisable. Drinking only mineral or
boiled water curbs down the chances of stomach ailments, thus
whenever going out carrying a bottle always comes handy. This
will also keep dehydration at bay. If in doubt, one can take a
salt-sugar solution 1/2 tsp. salt and 4 tbsp. in one litre of
water to rehydrate.
At Eating Joints
Though sticking to a
vegetarian diet is recommended, eating only thoroughly cooked
meat is advisable.
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