Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Recommended Vaccinations
The
World Health Organization
(
www.who.int/en
/
)
recommends that all travellers be
covered for diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio, as well as for hepatitis
B, regardless of their destination.
According to the
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(
www.cdc.gov
), the fol-
lowing vaccinations are recommended for the region: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies and
typhoid, and boosters for tetanus, diphtheria and measles. While a yellow-fever vaccina-
tion certificate is not officially required to enter any of the three countries unless you are
entering from a yellow-fever infected area, carrying one is advised, and is often requested.
Medical Checklist
Carry a medical and first aid kit, to help yourself in the case of minor illness or injury.
Possible items to include:
» Antibiotics (prescription only), eg ciprofloxacin (Ciproxin) or norfloxacin (Utinor)
» Antidiarrhoeal drugs (eg loperamide)
» Acetaminophen (paracetamol) or aspirin
» Antibacterial ointment (eg Bactroban) for cuts and abrasions (prescription only)
» Anti-inflammatory drugs (eg ibuprofen)
» Antihistamines (for hayfever and allergic reactions)
» Antimalaria pills
» Steroid cream, such as hydrocortisone (for allergic rashes)
» Bandages, gauze, gauze rolls
» Adhesive or paper tape
» Scissors, safety pins, tweezers
» Thermometer
» Pocket knife
» Insect repellent containing DEET for the skin
» Insect spray containing Permethrin for clothing, tents and bed nets
» Sun block
