India

Health & vaccines

• A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from a country at risk: check the official rules.
• See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
• Don't drink tap water: drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice of unknown origin.
• Eat freshly cooked hot food, and peel your fruit.
• Dengue is common and malaria exists in some areas: use mosquito repellent and ask a travel clinic.
• Rabies exists: avoid stray dogs and monkeys.
• Air pollution can be very high in the north in winter: check the air quality.
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended.