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If a foreign tourist originates from or has transited
through endemic Yellow Fever countries (Africa, South
America, Papua New Guinea), he/she must possess a Yellow
Fever Vaccination certificate.
No other vaccination certificate is mandatory though 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 precautions will make sure that even if you
don't take the innoculations, you are protected.
Always make sure that you drink clean water only. If it
is not boiled or filtered, ask for mineral water which
is readily available all over the country. Some of the
better known brands are Bisleri, Hello, Himalaya, Ganga
and Yes. Make sure that the seal of the bottle is
intact. Aerated water or 'soda' is also commonly
available and so are carbonated drinks of international
brands such as Pepsi, Coke, etc. You may like to carry
chlorine or iodine tablets with you to purify water when
in doubt.
Avoid eating food from roadside stalls. The Indian
stomach is immune to much of the stuff that is
available, but a foreign tourist should avoid it. Never
over-eat food you are not used to, the tropical climate in the plains can take
you by surprise. Make sure that you drink lots of liquid
and don't venture out in the mid-day sun. Also use
sunscreens, hats and dark glasses to avoid sunburns.
Wash often and dry yourself thoroughly to avoid skin
ailments in hot and humid conditions.
Pharmacies or chemists are available in every little
town and village and you can buy medication condoms or
tampons across the counter. In case you need to see a
doctor for a specific condition, ask for help from you
hotel (most have doctors-on-call) or tour operator. The
cost of visiting a doctor is fairly low compared to
western countries.
Inoculation
For inoculation against communicable diseases, contact :
The Vaccinations and Inoculation Centre for Yellow
Fever, Domestic Arrivals, Indira Gandhi International
Airport, New Delhi Tel. 5665348. Tuesdays and Thursdays
1400-1600 hrs.
International Innoculation Centre : Mandir Marg (behind
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