Most
travelers to Goa usually experience nothing
worse than upset stomachs during their trip. However it is necessary
to take precautions in the form of proper immunizations and
vaccinations.
Since some vaccinations require more than one injection and
some others cannot be injected together, it is advisable to
plan your vaccinations in consultation with your doctor well
in advance of your trip. These can be then recorded on an International
Health Certificate which is to be carried along with you. Entry
into India requires yellow fever vaccinations especially when
coming from an infected area.
Other suggested
vaccinations include the following:
- Hepatitis
A
- Diphtheria & Tetanus
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis B
- Polio
- Rabies
- Japanese B Encephalitis
- Tuberculosis
- Malaria
- Also make sure that you have adequate health insurance before
you embark on your trip.
Health Care in Goa:
There are pharmacies in all the towns in Goa as also in all
the tourist areas. These are always well-stocked selling drugs
manufactured in India under license from foreign companies.
Medications can usually be bought over the counter. Most Good
hotels also have a doctor on call to take care of most complaints
and prescribe medicines. The staff at your hotel is also usually
the best source for the name of the nearest recommended doctor.
There are also government and private hospitals in most major
tourist areas as also a number of private doctors with clinics.
The main, well equipped hospitals are in the cities of Panaji,
Mapusa, Margao and Vasco-da-Gama. There are also a number
of ambulance services run by private, government and charitable
institutions available on call. However if you are unfortunate
to have been involved in an accident, the quickest way to
get to hospital is by taxi or private car.
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