Always remember to check the expiration dates on all medications, whether they are from home or abroad. Safety Information Travelers' Diarrhea. Food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travelers. Travelers diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found universally throughout the region and can contaminate food or water. Make sure your food and drinking water are safe.
Malaria is a preventable infection that can be fatal if left untreated.
Prevent infection by taking prescription antimalarial drugs and protecting yourself against mosquito bites. Malaria risk in this region exists in some urban and many rural areas, depending on elevation. For specific locations, see Malaria Information for Travelers to the Indian Subcontinent. Most travelers to the Indian Subcontinent at risk for malaria should take mefloquine to prevent malaria. Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.