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| Health &
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Medical
Services
Medical facilities in Kathmandu Valley are sound. All
kinds of medicines, including those imported from overseas
are available in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Valley also offers
the services of major general hospitals and private
clinics. Health posts have been set up by the government
in different parts of rural Nepal. However, facilities
are not on par with those found in Kathmandu Valley.
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| Insurance |
A travel insurance
policy that covers theft, loss and medical treatment
is recommended. Make sure the insurance also covers
the activities that you will be undertaking during your
stay in Nepal such as trekking, rafting.
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| Immunization |
| Visitors do
not need any particular immunization for visit. Vaccinations
for cholera, meningitis, tetanus and diphtheria, typhoid
and gamma globulin should, however, be considered. It
may be a good idea to get a complete check-up before
departure.
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| Medical Kit |
A simple but
adequate medical kit can be very useful while traveling.
The following items are recommended: Aspirin or Panadol
- for pain or fever; Antihistamine - as a decongestant
for colds, allergies and to help prevent motion sickness;
Antibiotics - useful if traveling off beaten track but
they must be prescribed; Kaolin preparation (Pepto-Bismol),
Imodium or Lomotil - for stomach upsets; Rehydration
mixture - for treatment of severe diarrhoea; Antiseptic,
mercurochrome and antibiotic powder or similar 'dry'
spray - for cuts and grazes.
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| Other things to be include are |
Calamine lotion
to ease irritation from bites or stings, bandages and
band aids for minor injuries, scissors, tweezers, thermometer,
insect repellent, sun block lotion, chopsticks, water-purification
tablets, throat lozenges
(Strepsils), moleskin,
Sulamyd 10% eye drops, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol, Antacid
tablets).
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