Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Websites
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com
)
For further information this is a good place to
start.
World Health Organization
(
www.who.int/ith
) The WHO publishes a superb book called
International Travel & Health
, which is revised annually and is available online at no cost.
MD Travel Health
(
www.mdtravelhealth.com
)
Another website of general interest which
provides complete travel health recommendations for every country and is updated daily.
Further Reading
Healthy Travel Asia & India
Lonely Planet's handy pocket-sized health guide.
Traveller's Health
by Dr Richard Dawood.
Travelling Well
by Dr Deborah Mills (
www.travellingwell.com.au
).
Travel with Children
Lonely Planet guide useful for families.
DRINKING WATER
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Bottled water is generally safe - check that the seal is intact at purchase.
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Tap water in Ulaanbaatar and other cities is considered bacteria-free, however
antiquated plumbing means the water may contain traces of metals that won't be
good for your long-term health.
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Be cautious about drinking from streams and lakes, as they are easily polluted by
livestock. Water is usually OK if you can get it high up in the mountains, near the
source. If in doubt, boil your water.
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The best chemical purifier is iodine, although it should not be used by pregnant
women or those with thyroid problems.
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Water filters should filter out viruses. Ensure your filter has a chemical barrier
such as iodine and a small pore size (eg less than four microns).
