The level of medical services in India is unevenly developed. There are better hospitals and pharmacies in the central cities, especially the big cities, and there are well-equipped private hospitals in the cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. These hospitals offer a wide range of general and specialized services at reasonable prices. Pharmacies are generally open until late at night, and some are open 24 hours a day. However, in rural areas or areas on the border between urban and rural areas, access to medical care is very limited. Therefore, in order to ensure that you receive prompt medical attention if you fall ill, you should not normally stay away from large cities. Drugs in India are cheap and it is easy to find a wide range of pharmacies even in small towns. Many of the medicines are produced by multinational companies, and the medicines are available under common international names, but it is important to note the expiration dates. For convenience, it is a good idea to take some common medicines with you before you go to India. Most doctors in the cities speak English. Good condition of the hotel, hotel are equipped with doctors or provide medical services telephone, but also can always call the Indian medical emergency number 102.
(B) India common diseases and precautions
India is a tropical climate. The more common diseases are: intestinal diseases caused by unclean food and drink, such as diarrhea, dysentery and cholera; dengue fever, malaria and epidemic encephalitis caused by mosquito bites; and heat stroke caused by the scorching heat.
In order to prevent the occurrence of diseases, it is recommended to drink bottled water during the trip, choose to eat fruits that can be peeled, wash your hands frequently to maintain personal hygiene; bring your own dental equipment and slippers; prevent mosquito bites; and carry commonly used medicines, especially those for the treatment of diarrhea, colds and fevers, and disinfection and sterilization, as well as medicines for preventing mosquito bites, and preventing heat stroke.
Common diseases in India include:
Cholera: It is a very rampant intestinal disease in India. Germs through the water, food, flies and life close contact spread, common in living and working in poor sanitation areas. Long-term travelers to India must take oral cholera vaccine.
Dysentery: It is a serious epidemic throughout India. The disease is spread through water, food, flies and close contact, and the chances of contracting dysentery are higher in rural areas. The disease can occur throughout the year, but mainly in summer and fall. Travelers to India should pay attention to food hygiene, do not drink raw water, do not eat unclean fruits and vegetables and spoiled food.
Hepatitis: Most cases of hepatitis in India are spread through sewage in sewers, but also through undefended sex or use of contaminated syringes. India has a high incidence of hepatitis B and a high percentage of virus carriers. Vaccination against Hepatitis A is recommended for people staying in India for long periods of time.
Influenza: In India, north of the Tropic of Cancer, the spread of influenza occurs from November to March, while south of the Tropic of Cancer, influenza can occur throughout the year. Flu vaccination is recommended for people over 50 years of age, who have poor autoimmune systems and chronic illnesses.
Japanese encephalitis: Caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus and spread by mosquitoes, Japanese encephalitis transmission is at its peak from April through October. Most of the cases of Japanese encephalitis occur in the eastern coastal region, northern border region with Nepal, northwestern region and southwestern region. Culex mosquitoes, which transmit Japanese encephalitis, are basically active in areas below 1000 meters above sea level. Vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is recommended for those who stay in rural areas for more than three to four weeks. Visitors should pay special attention to preventing mosquito bites, especially at night.
Dengue Fever: Caused by the dengue virus, it is an acute infectious disease spread by the Aedes mosquito. It is often prevalent in urban and rural areas below 1,000 meters above sea level, with the highest incidence in the north-central region. The peak season for the spread of dengue fever is from April to October every year. The main preventive measure against dengue fever is to prevent mosquito bites.
Malaria: Malaria is endemic throughout India throughout the year and is transmitted through mosquito bites. In Delhi malaria epidemics are seasonal, with transmission occurring from July to October and peaking in September. Preventive measures are to prevent mosquito bites by spraying repellents etc. on skin surfaces and clothing surfaces and also taking anti-malarial drugs if necessary.
Epidemic Meningitis: An acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Meningococcus meningitidis, the pathogen is transmitted directly by air through droplets. The Delhi region and neighboring southern regions are more likely to be infected with the disease. Rural India and urban slums are also susceptible to the disease. The disease occurs mainly in cooler climates from November to April. Prophylactic treatment with cotrimoxazole is available during epidemics.
Rabies: The high number of unattended wild dogs in India infects about 30,000 people with rabies every year. The disease is a potential threat to travelers to India. Once you have been scratched or bitten by an animal, especially a dog or monkey, you should pay close attention and take medical measures as soon as possible. Visitors should not tease, touch or take in any animal.
Typhoid Fever: This disease is a potential threat to people coming to India. Vaccination against typhoid fever is recommended for people staying in India for a long time. Since the vaccine for typhoid fever is only 60 to 70 percent effective, food hygiene is still required.
AIDS: About 5 million people are currently living with HIV in India, making it the country with the highest number of HIV-infected people in the world after South Africa. The main channels of HIV transmission in India are prostitutes and infected blood. Travelers should be highly wary of unsafe sex. When receiving dental treatment and medical injections in India, make sure that all medical equipment is sterilized and avoid unnecessary blood transfusions.
Avian Influenza: An outbreak of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the Indian state of Maharashtra in February 2006 has been effectively contained. Although no human cases of avian influenza have been detected in India, as a precautionary measure, the government has controlled the stockpile of preventive and control drugs, such as Tamiflu, and all preventive and control drugs are supplied through government channels and are expensive. Tamiflu sells for about 3 dollars a capsule and costs about 36 dollars per person.
(C) Commonly used medicines in India and their prices: Anti-flu medicine: Okacet cold 20 rupees 10 tablets
Anti-fever medicine: Nicip Plus 30 rupees 10 tablets Anti-flu virus medicine: Cipro Bid 70 rupees 10 tablets
Treatment of diarrhea medicine: Nor TZ 40 rupees 6 tablets Anti-malaria medicine: Lariago 6 rupees 10 tablets
Hepatitis B Vaccine : Engirex B Rs 323 for 1 (iv) Vaccination Recommendations
Persons going to India for a long period of time are required to take Cholera Vaccine orally. Hepatitis A vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine, Typhoid fever vaccine and Influenza vaccine are recommended. Look forward to adoption!