Eat and drink regularly, wear loose and lightweight clothing, and limit physical activity during high temperatures. If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating. Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day 10 a. Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation.
Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing. Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.
Stay safe around water Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches. Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket. Do not dive into shallow water. Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor. Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste. Keep away from animals. Follow these tips to protect yourself: Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know. Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth. Avoid rodents and their urine and feces. Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately: Wash the wound with soap and clean water. Go to a doctor right away. Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States. Reduce your exposure to germs. Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling: Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve not your hands when coughing or sneezing.
Try to avoid contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care. Avoid sharing body fluids. Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen. Protect yourself: Use latex condoms correctly. Do not inject drugs. Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized. Know how to get medical care while traveling. Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise: Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination. Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance.
Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medications you take. Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Bring all the medicines including over-the-counter medicines you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to. Select safe transportation.
Walking Be smart when you are traveling on foot. Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks. Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas. Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.
Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses. Ride only in cars that have seatbelts. Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers. Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable. Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes. Think about the driver. Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking. Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area. Arrange payment before departing.
Follow basic safety tips. Wear a seatbelt at all times. Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis. When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. Bring a helmet from home, if needed. Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of India may be poor. Do not use a cell phone or text while driving illegal in many countries. Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas. If you choose to drive a vehicle in India, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance. Flying Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft. If possible, fly on larger planes more than 30 seats ; larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather. Medical Evacuation Insurance If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Traffic flows on the left side of the road in India. Always pay close attention to the flow of traffic, especially when crossing the street. Maintain personal security. Before you leave Research your destination s , including local laws, customs, and culture.
Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State. Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home. Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace. While at your destination s Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate. UH Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine will provide you with an official certificate of vaccination for this purpose.
Travelers may also be advised to ensure they have received the routine vaccinations listed below. Some adults may need to receive a booster for some of these diseases:.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a travel medicine professional. Not all of the vaccines listed here will be necessary for every individual. Skip to main content. The table below provides a general guide as to the Travel Vaccinations that may be advised to you for travel to India.
The Vaccinations and Medications that are needed for travel vary from person-to-person. Everyone should have a personal risk assessment with a travel health professional to take into account a range of factors such as itinerary, medical condition, occupational and lifestyle risk factors and previous vaccination history.
Most travellers Most travellers will also need to consider a course or booster of Hepatitis A and Typhoid as there is a risk of these diseases across most parts of the world. Some travellers Some Travellers may also be advised additional vaccinations such as Rabies , Japanese Encephalitis and Hepatitis B based on their individual risk assessment. Malaria is a parasitic illness spread by mosquitoes that bite from dusk to dawn throughout the tropical world.
It causes high fever and flu-like symptoms. In serious cases, malaria can be fatal. Central Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh are considered low risk for most travellers — seek advice from our nurses if you are going there.
In all other areas of India, including the major cities, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa and Kerala there is low to no risk. Travellers are advised, however, to be risk assessed for travel to any part of India. Instead, we advise travellers heading to areas where there is a risk of malaria to take malaria medication, which can help stop the illness from developing. The type of medication required depends on your destination, itinerary, length of stay and current medical condition.
Book Now Start your journey today! Under International Health Regulations , travellers who have been to an Area affected by Yellow Fever, or who have travelled via an airport of a country affected, are required to present an International Certificate of Vaccination ICVP before they are allowed to enter India.
Additional travel risks for India Heat and humidity India is a huge country and its climate is diverse, ranging from tropical wet, tropical semi-arid, sub-tropical and alpine. Generally, summer is March to May and temperatures throughout the country regularly reach 40 degrees. There is little respite from the extreme dry sunny heat during this time. Temperatures will be slightly cooler in the south of the country however the humidity will be much higher. Remember to protect yourself against dehydration by drinking plenty of bottled water.
Towards the end of May the monsoon starts to build, with rising humidity, thunder and dust storms. By July rain will have covered most of the country and will continue until around October. The winter season that follows, from November to February is the most comfortable time to visit India and the most popular with tourists. Drinking water Drink only bottled water in India. Use it for brushing your teeth and avoid ice cubes.
Recommended bottled water brands in India are Aquafina, Bisleri and Kinley which all come in a range of shapes and sizes. Check the seal on the bottle before you drink it as some stalls will resell unclean water in used bottles.
It is best to crush your plastic bottle after use to avoid it being used for this purpose. Some hotels will also provide complementary drinking water in glass bottles, which is also best to avoid. Food and drink Most people that travel to India are likely to experience Travellers Diarrhoea at some point of their journey, ranging from a mild case of Delhi Belly to severe diarrhoea.
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