You must consult with your doctor or a traveler's health clinic about the travel to Asia at least 4-6 weeks before the tour in order to allow time for shots to take effect. You will not be able to participate on the tour unless you fulfill this requirement.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you should update some routine immunizations and consider a number of special vaccines. These vaccines and other health information on Asia are listed on their website at: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx
You must also have a "malaria" strategy for Cambodia.
If you are going to Tibet, you must also be aware of the risk of "altitude illness" in Tibet. Lhasa is at an altitude of 12,500 ft. AMS, acute mountain sickness, is the most common form of altitude illness and, while it can occur at altitudes as low as 4,000-6,000ft, most often it occurs in abrupt ascents to over 9,000ft. The symptoms resemble those of an alcohol hangover: headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and, occasionally, vomiting. The onset of AMS is delayed, usually beginning 6-12 hours after arrival at a higher altitude, but occasionally 24 hours after ascent. But there can be more serious forms of altitude sickness. You should consult you doctor or health-provider about this illness and read the article from the CDC on "Altitude Illness." To read the article, click here.
All program participants receive study abroad health insurance. For more information about health and safety issues visit Health and Safety online.
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