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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 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,
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