The following vaccination guide is an information resource only. You should not rely on it for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. You should always speak with your GP or other health care professional about any vaccinations or other medicines you are considering taking. They will have more information about your specific health needs, and can make much more specific, reliable recommendations for you.
In general, we recommend the following vaccinations:
There is little risk on the majority of Himalayan treks that we operate, due to the altitude. However, there is a risk of malaria in areas below 1,500m so we recommend you take advice. If you are travelling in Nepal and planning a safari extension to Chitwan National Park or any travel in the the lowland region adjacent to the Indian border, then you will need to take anti-malarial medication.
In addition to any medication, we would recommend you take every precaution to prevent mosquito bites by wearing long-sleeved trousers and shirts at dusk and dawn when the mosquitos are active, and by using a DEET based mosquito repellent.
As of right now, there is no risk for malaria in Nepal and the main trekking routes in Nepal are also free of malaria transmission. However, it is still important that you take proper medications to prevent yourself from contracting or spreading malaria so the risk remains low.
Yellow fever vaccinations are required for all travelers that are from areas where yellow fever infections are common. These are areas inside of Africa or the Americas. Otherwise, you will not be required or recommended to get the yellow fever vaccine.
The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended for travelers who are planning to spend a month or more in rural areas of Nepal, or travelers who tend to spend a long time outdoors in rural areas. The risk for contracting Japanese encephalitis increases after dusk.
It is unsafe to drink tap water or river water in Nepal since both hold risks for transmitting harmful diseases. You can stock up on bottled water, purification tablets, or you can boil water in order to get rid of transmittable diseases. Make sure to boil water longer at altitude, and always make sure that the bottled water you buy has not been tampered with in any way.
The Zika virus is a relatively new threat in Nepal and was declared to be an international public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is important to be aware of signs and symptoms of the Zika virus in order to stay safe.
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