Travelers should seek medical advice on vaccinations about a month prior to departure to India. There are a number of health risks associated with travel to India, including malaria and dengue fever, both transmitted by mosquitoes. Malaria outbreaks are especially common in Assam state in north east India, which are responsible for hundreds of deaths. Those travelling from an infected area are required to hold a yellow fever certificate.
Food poisoning is also a major risk in India and travelers who are not extremely careful with their diet have been known to have mild to sever diarrhea for several days. All water and ice should be regarded as contaminated and visitors should drink only bottled water and ensure that the seal on the bottle is intact. Salads and unpeeled fruit should be avoided. Meat and fish should always be well cooked and served hot, and you may find it best to avoid it in most cases except the best restaurants. Health facilities are adequate in the larger cities but limited in rural areas. Travellers are advised to have medical and/or travel insurance.
Food poisoning is also a major risk in India and travelers who are not extremely careful with their diet have been known to have mild to sever diarrhea for several days. All water and ice should be regarded as contaminated and visitors should drink only bottled water and ensure that the seal on the bottle is intact. Salads and unpeeled fruit should be avoided. Meat and fish should always be well cooked and served hot, and you may find it best to avoid it in most cases except the best restaurants. Health facilities are adequate in the larger cities but limited in rural areas. Travellers are advised to have medical and/or travel insurance.
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