Travel Medical Insurance

Vaccinations

• Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccinations: Recommended for all travelers to India;
• Yellow Fever vaccination: Required only for travelers arriving from or passing through any yellow-fever-infected area like Africa (will need documentation at customs);
• Consult your physician on the vaccinations you may require for your trip to India;

Medications

• During the week of the Conference, avoid mosquito bites using repellants and long-sleeved clothing; travelers may also consider taking a malaria prophylaxis: mefloquine (lariam), doxycycline; malarone;
• Doctors commonly prescribe antibiotics for travelers to carry in case of the occasional intestinal infections (from contaminated food or water);
• Remember to take an adequate supply of all your regular medications.

• http://india.gov.in/overseas/travel_advisories.php
• http://www.who.int/ith/en