Make sure you are as healthy as possible before you leave home. Check that your teeth are in good shape and get all your immunizations at the right time. The most common health problem is mild altitude sickness. It is very hard to avoid completely but one can minimize the risks by taking precautions. Kindly consult your doctor about high altitude sickness. We will attempt to secure, but do not guarantee, the services of emergency medical personnel. Medical facilities in most areas are limited.

Note:The participants are required to consult their doctor regarding traveling and sleeping at elevations of 16,500 ft.

Vaccinations such as Typhoid, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis, Gamma Globulin (anti Hepatitis A &B), Malaria, Meningitis, Rabies should be considered before going on a trip and of course-anti dysentery precautions such as Imodium, plus anything that your doctor recommends. However, no immunizations are required for entry into Nepal and Tibet. For the most up-to-date information visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control online at www.cdc.gov.

Medical Examination

Traveling in Tibet is strenuous owing to its high elevation. The elevation of Lhasa is 11,500 feet and Rongbuk is 16,500 feet.We strongly recommend a medical examination. Discuss the extent of your adventure with your physician. The physical exam should be conducted more thoroughly than a routine checkup. Be sure any abnormalities, chronic problems or special medications are noted. Ask your doctor about various medications available high altitude sickness.

Prevention, the Best Medicine

Stomach upsets are the most likely travel health problem but the majority of these cases are minor problems. Thoroughly cooked food is the safest but not if it has been left to cool. One should be careful about what one eats and drinks. The number one rule is not to drink tap water or other water from open sources. Reputable brands of bottled water or soft drinks are available. While drinking and eating it is important to make sure that water which may be unsafe has not been added.

Do not drink unpasteurized milk. Boiled milk is fine if it is kept hygienically and yoghurt is usually good. Tea or coffee should also be all right since the water would have been boiled. Salads and fruit should be washed with purified water or peeled where possible. Food, drink and snack from reputable sources are usually safe. However beware of food that has been kept out in the open for long.

Wash your hands frequently, as it is quite easy to contaminate your own food. You should clean your teeth with purified water rather than straight from the tap. Avoid climatic extremes: keep out of the sun when it is hot, dress warmly when it is cold. Avoid potential diseases by dressing sensibly. Do not walk bare feet as it is easy to get worm infections through bare feet. Try to avoid insect bites by covering bare skin when insects are around, by screening windows or by using, insect repellents.

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