Though Nepal has not been officially declared for any immunizations or doesn’t requires any particular immunizations for entry into the country, but still immunization for certain illnesses like such as Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria, Meningitis, Tetanus, Hepatitis etc. are considered. Consult your personal travel doctor for any required vaccinations before departure; it also may be a good idea to get a complete check-up before you leave.

Kathmandu Valley has good medical facilities with availability of all kinds of medicines including those imported from overseas. Major hospitals & private clinics operate round the clock. However, medication stores can’t be frequent in rural areas, so carrying your own first-aid kit is being on the safe-side. Government health posts operate in rural areas but the services are not as good as those in Kathmandu. Your first-aid kit should include: - Aspirin for pain or fever/Antihistamine; useful as a decongestant for colds, allergies & to stop the itch from insect bites/Antibiotics/Kaolin preparation (Pepto-Bismol), Imodium or Lomita for treatment of severe diarrhea/Antiseptic, Mercurochrome & antibiotic powder or similar dry spray for cuts & stings/Bandages & band-aids for minor injuries/Scissors & thermometer/Insect repellent, sun block, sustain lotion, water purification tablets/Paracetamol/Antacid tablets/Your regular medicine, vitamins if you are under any kind of medication.

Gathering some information on diarrhea, giardia, dysentery, cholera, hepatitis rabies, typhoid, tetanus, meningitis diphtheria, malaria & HIV/AIDS can prove useful. Common sense can often save lives and as you know prevention is the best medicine.

Stomach upsets are most likely the common health problem during traveling cased by change in diet or contaminated food/water. You should you careful of what you eat or drink. Number one rule is not to drink tap-water or water from any other open sources. Reputable brands of bottled water or soft drinks are available. Iodine tablets also work out fine for water purifying. Drinking boiled or filtered water is advisable. Bringing along general antibiotics & Imodium as well as antiseptic hand wipes or soap comes very useful.

In the dry mountain environment, cough/sore throats/chapped lips are common; only on rare occasions it can lead to chest infection. Sore throats can be avoided by using neckerchief or scarf tied over your mouth

Do not drink un-pasteurized milk, though boiled milk is fine if kept hygienically. Yoghurts are usually good. Water has to be boiled for tea or coffee, so it’s also okay. Any food or drinks coming from a reputable source are usually safe, but beware of the food kept out in the open space for long. Good hotels & reputed restaurants serve safe & hygienic foods.

Hands should be washed frequently as it’s quite easy to contaminate your own food. Avoid potential diseases by dressing up sensibly. It’s easy to get worm infections through bare feet so walking bare feet is not recommended. Insect bites can be avoided by covering bare skins or screening the windows as well as using insect repellents.

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