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INSURANCE : Travel insurance
policies that cover theft, loss and medical
treatment are recommended. Make sure the insurance
also cover the activities that you will be
undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as
trekking, river rafting, wildlife safaris, climbing
and such other activities. Write us for the premium
rate of Nepal.
IMMUNIZATION : Nepal dose not |
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require any particular Immunization
for your visit. Vaccinations for Cholera,
Meningitis, Tetanus & Diphtheria, Typhoid and Gamma
Globulin should be considered for your Trip. Please
consult your physician and get a complete check - up
before your departure.
MEDICAL KIT : A simple but adequate Medical Kit can
be most useful without taking much space in your
baggage. The following is recommended as tried and
true list of items.
Aspirin of Panadol - for pain or fever,
Antihistamine - useful as a decongestant for colds,
allergies, to ease the itch from insect bites and
stings or to help prevent motion sickness,
Antibiotics - useful if you are traveling well of
the beaten track but they must be prescribed, Kaolin
preparation (Pepto-Bismol), Imodium or Lomotil - for
stomach upsets, Rehydration mixture - for treatment
of severe diarrhoea, Antiseptic, Mercurochrome and
antibiotic powder or similar 'dry ' spray for cuts
and grazes, Calamine lotion - to ease irritation
from bites or stings, Bandages and Band-Aids - for
minor injuries, Scissors, tweezers and thermometers,
Insect repellent, sun block, suntan lotion,
chopsticks and water - purification tables,Throat
lozenges (Strepsils), Moleskin, Eye, nose and ear
drops, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), Antacid tablets.
PREVENTION, THE BEST MEDICINE : Care in what you eat
and drink is the most important health rule. The
number one rule is don't consume the water including
ice. Reputable brands of bottled Water or soft
drinks are generally fine. Take care with fruit
juice, particularly if water may have been added.
Milk should be treated with care, as it is often
un-pasteurized. Boiled milk is fine if it is kept
hygienically and yoghurt (Milk curd) is usually
good. Tea or coffee should also be Ok since the
water would have been boiled. Salads and fruit
should be washed with purified water or peeled where
possible. Ice cream is usually OK if it is a
reputable brand name. But beware of ice cream that
has melted and been refrozen. Thoroughly cooked food
is the safest but not if it has been left to cool.
Stomach upsets are the most likely travel health
problem but the majority of these upsets will be
relatively minor. Wash your hands frequently, as
it's quite easy to contaminate your own food. You
should clean your teeth with purified water rather
than straight from the tap. Avoid climatic extremes:
keep out of the sun when it is hot, dress warmly
when it is cold. Avoid potential diseases by
dressing sensibly. You can get worm infections
through bare feet. Try to avoid insect bites by
covering bare skin when insects are around, by
screening windows or by using, insect repellents. |
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