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Nepal
Trekking destination where altitude sickness outranks infectious disease as the main hazard.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid
- Rabies
- Japanese Encephalitis (Terai)
- Cholera (high-risk)
Disease risks & prevention
Altitude Sickness (AMS/HAPE/HACE)
Ascend <500m/day above 3000m; rest days; acetazolamide; descend if symptomatic.
Traveler's Diarrhea & giardia
Treated water; carry purification tablets on trek.
Malaria & dengue (Terai lowlands)
Repellent and prophylaxis for lowland travel.
Water
Boiled, filtered or tablet-treated water; bottled in cities.
Food
Vegetarian cooked food is safest on trek; avoid meat at altitude.
Insects
DEET in the Terai; minimal at altitude.
Emergency contacts
Helicopter evacuation insurance is essential for trekking.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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