Vaccinations Nepal

Published On : 24th Jan, 2023 By Himalayan Dream Team

• Courses or boosters usually advised: Diphtheria; Hepatitis A; Tetanus; Typhoid.
• Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis B; Rabies.
• Malaria risk is present throughout the year with seasonal peaks from July to October in pockets of the low lying southern ‘terai’ districts bordering India. Risk is highest in the district of Kailali. In this area  the risk is not high enough to warrant antimalarial tablets for most travellers, however, it may be considered for certain groups who may be at higher risk (see below under Low risk with additional advice)
• There is a low to no Malaria risk in all other areas.
• Dengue Fever is a viral illness that is transmitted to humans by mosquito bites. The mosquito that spreads dengue bites during the day and is more common in urban areas. Symptoms include fever, headache, severe joint, bone and muscular pain – hence its other name ‘breakbone fever’. There is no vaccine and prevention is through avoidance of mosquito bites.

Other Health Risks

Altitude and Travel

Nepal has either areas with high altitude (2400m or more) or/and areas with very high altitude (3658m or more). Travellers who may go into areas of high altitude should take care to avoid ill effects of being at altitude including Acute Mountain Sickness, a potentially life-threatening condition. All our guides are instructed to help tourists with AMS directly to descent to lower altitudes or leave the mountain.

Water Hygiene

Tap and bottled water may not be safe if it has not been produced under proper conditions, even if water appears clear and colourless.

• You should only use water for drinking, making ice cubes or cleaning teeth if it has been:
  • bottled or canned by a known manufacturer and the seal is intact
  • boiled and cooled and stored in a clean container
  • chemically disinfected or passed through a reliable water filter and stored in a clean container
• Ask for no ice or remove it from your drink:
  • ice cubes may be made using unsafe water

Animals

Injuries caused by animal bites and scratches are a common problem worldwide. The greatest number of injuries are caused by dogs, cats, monkeys and snakes. Do not approach/touch wild dogs/cats. Ask your guide for medical assistance or see a doctor after an animal bite or serious scratch.