Jeep Tour K2 Trek Snow Capped High Mountains Valley Travel
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Health
General Cautions Immunizations These recommendations are not absolute and should not be construed to
apply to all travelers. A final decision regarding immunizations will be
based on the traveler's medical history, proposed itinerary, duration of stay
and purpose for traveling. Hepatitis A: Consider active immunization with hepatitis A vaccine or
passive immunization with immune globulin (IG) for all susceptible travelers.
Especially consider choosing active immunization for persons planning to
reside for a long period or for persons who take frequent short-term trips to
risk areas. The importance of protection against hepatitis A increases as
length of stay increases. It is particularly important for persons who will
be living in or visiting rural areas, eating or drinking in settings of poor
or uncertain sanitation, or who will have close contact with local persons
(especially young children) in settings with poor sanitary conditions. Hepatitis B: Vaccination is advised for health care workers, persons
anticipating direct contact with blood, and persons planning extended stays
of 6 months or greater (especially those who anticipate using local health
care facilities, staying in rural areas, or having intimate contact with the
local population). Japanese Encephalitis: Consider vaccination if staying a month or more in
the central river deltas or areas near Polio: A one-time booster dose is recommended for travelers who have
previously completed a standard course of polio immunization. Pregnancy is a
relative contraindication to vaccination; however, if protection is needed,
either IPV or OPV may be used, depending on preference and time available. Rabies: Preexposure vaccination should be considered for persons staying
longer than 30 days who are expected to be at risk to bites from domestic
and/or wild animals (particularly dogs), or for persons engaged in high risk
activities such as spelunking or animal handling. Need for vaccination is
more important if potential exposure is in rural areas and if adequate
postexposure care is not readily available. Typhoid: Vaccination should be considered for persons staying longer than
3 weeks, adventurous eaters, and those who will venture off the usual tourist
routes into small cities, villages and rural areas. Importance of vaccination
increases as access to reasonable medical care becomes limited.
Contraindications depend on vaccine type. Note: All routine vaccines should be kept up-to-date as a matter of good
health practice unrelated to travel.
Recent
medical and dental exams should ensure that the traveler is in good health.
Carry appropriate health and accident insurance documents and copies of any
important medical records. Bring an adequate supply of all prescription and
other medications as well as any necessary personal hygiene items, including
a spare pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses if necessary. Drink only bottled
beverages (including water) or beverages made with boiled water. Do not use
ice cubes or eat raw seafood, rare meat or dairy products. Eat well-cooked
foods while they are still hot and fruits that can be peeled without
contamination. Avoid roadside stands and street vendors. Swim only in
well-maintained, chlorinated pools or ocean water known to be free from
pollution. Wear clothing which reduces exposed skin and apply repellents
containing DEET to remaining areas. Sleep in well-screened accommodations.
Carry anti-diarrheal medication. Reduce problems related to sun exposure by
using sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, sunscreen lotions and lip protection.