There are fewer regulations, regarding health in India, applicable to foreign tourists. These regulations are more of the nature of prevention than anything else.
* Website WHO for international travellers.
* WHO India
Yellow fever
Any person (including infants) arriving by air or sea without a certificate may be detained incommunicado for up to 6 days if arriving within six days of leaving an infected area or in an area so in transit or came from an aircraft that has been in an infected area and has not been disinfected in accordance with the rules of Indian aircraft (public health), or those recommended by the who. Several countries in Central Africa and South America and are considered to be infected, ask at the Indian mission concerned for an updated list. When reporting a case of yellow fever from any country, that country is considered by the Government of India as infected with yellow fever and is added to the list above.
Malaria
Malaria risk exists throughout the year in the whole country except the States of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Sikkim. Certificate is not required, but a course of anti-malaria pills is recommended for all travellers to India.
Protect yourself from insects remained well befor ... areas, the use of repellents (applied sparingly at intervals of 4 hours) and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants from dusk through dawn.
Cholera
Proceeding towards countries that impose restrictions on arrivals from India or from an infected area in India because of cholera travelers are required to have a certificate. In any case, it is advisable to an inoculation against cholera.
General tips
* Drink only bottled or boiled water or carbonated (sparkling) drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks and ice cubes. If this is not possible, make the water safer by filtering it through an "absolute 1 micron or less" filter and adding iodine tablets to filtered water. "Absolute 1-micron Filters" are found in food stores Camping/outdoor.
* Buy water from respectable to guard against stomach in the bottle. Some of the best-known brands are Bisleri, Kinley, Aqua Fina, Himalayas, etc. Make sure that the seal of the bottle is intact.
* Beware of spicy dishes, especially at the start of your tour. Avoid eating food from street stalls. Eat unpeeled fruits and avoid fresh salads, especially in small hotels. If you are forced to eat food at some place that you have doubts, please ensure that your food is served hot.
* Always use a repellent, if you find yourself in an area prone to mosquito. But remember, not every place is infested by mosquitoes and low temperatures in winter (when most tourists come to India) kill most of the bugs in the hills and Plains of the North.
* If traveling in scorching heat, remember to drink enough water, use hats, sunglasses and UV lotion. Do not venture out of the mid-day Sun.
* Pharmacies or chemists are available in every small town and village and you can buy drugs. If you need to see a doctor for a specific condition, ask for help from your hotel (most have doctors on call) or your tour operator. The cost of visiting a doctor is quite low (less than a dollar) compared to Western countries.
Health Kit
In India, most modern medicines are available in drugstores counters, but it is wise to travel with an escort. If any prescription drugs are needed, make enough for the whole length of the journey. It is recommended that you bring a small kit should include a health remedy for upset stomachs, some antiseptic cream, mosquito repellent cream, lotion tanning/uv, etc.
Warning: this document is not a comprehensive guide for medical travelers in this region. Consult with your doctor for specific information related to your needs and your medical history; the recommendations may differ for pregnant women, children and people who have chronic diseases.
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