If you're planning on travelling throughout Asia, visit your doctor for vaccination advice as pre-travel vaccinations help prevent various illnesses. The top five to consider are: Tetanus, Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Typhoid. And remember, if you're travelling to specific areas or doing certain activities, you might require other vaccinations for protection from Meningitis, Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies and Malaria prophylaxis. Some vaccines may have more side effects than others, so always consider the benefits against the risks.
Food-borne illnesses are also common when travelling, so try to avoid raw vegetables, pre-peeled fruit, poorly-cooked meat or seafood, cold sauces and salsas, tap water or ice and cold food. International Medical Clinic, Tel: 6733 4440/6465 4440, www.imc-healthcare.com
