These recommendations should not alarm a foreigner as India today is far safer than many countries of the world. Some of these precautions are common in any alien land. Indians being "The Sons Of The Soil" have a certain degree of immunity against diseases due to water, food and parasites, but are applicable to them as well. Here are some health precautions for India you should follow if traveling to this country:
- Don’t 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 creams with you always. take prophylactic antimalarial before arriving in India.
- 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 serve
d hot.
- If you don't have a robust belly, try to avoid spicy dishes, especially in the initial stages of your travel. Subsequently, you get used to it and start enjoying the wonderful cuisine this country offers.
- 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.
These simple precautions will make your visit a truly memorable one.
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