|
Health Precautions for India
Here are some health precautions for India you should follow if
traveling to this country :
- Dont drink water from tap or roadside vends. Drink only
boiled or bottled water. Also, buy water from respectable and decent
looking outlets. Check the seal before buying the water to make sure
that it is intact.
- Never eat cut fruits sold by the roadside vendors. Always eat
fruits you can peel. Wash the fruits properly with water well before
eating them.
- It is advisable to keep a mosquito repellent ointment with you
always.
- Always carry a kit of the basic emergency medicines you might
need. Especially medicines for upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea,
fever, etc. Also, keep some band-aids, antiseptic ointments, etc
with you.
- Avoid fountain drinks and ice cubes.
- Avoid eating food from the roadside vends. If, by chance, you are
forced to eat from there, make sure that the food is well cooked and
is served hot.
- Try to avoid spicy dishes, especially in the initial stages of
your travel.
- Avoid eating salads, especially at small restaurants and small
hotels.
- If you are visiting India in summer time, drink lots of water,
cover your head with scarves or caps or hats, wear sunglasses and
use sunscreen lotion. Try to stay indoors in the afternoon.
- If you fall very sick, it is better to visit a doctor. However,
ask the hotel authorities or the people at whose house you are
staying to refer a good doctor to you.
|
|