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Current Health Notices for Afghanistan

In the News Update on the Global Status of Polio This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:43 Updated: July 18, 2008On this Page:Information for Travelers Information for Health-Care Professionals Information for Travelers Although there is not a risk of catching polio in the United States and many ... Read this Article

Outbreak Notice Guidelines and Recommendations : Interim Guidance about Avian Influenza (H5N1) for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:43 Updated: November 03, 2008Current SituationHighly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (also called “H5N1,” “bird flu,” or “avian ... Read this Article

Outbreak Notice Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus: Advice for Travelers This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:43 Updated: November 03, 2008Current Situation Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (also called “H5N1,” “bird flu,” or “avian flu”) has ... Read this Article

Health Snippets of Interest for Afghanistan

Preparing for Your Trip to Afghanistan Before visiting Afghanistan, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such ... Read this Article

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.) To have the ... Read this Article

Items to Bring With You Medicines you may need: The prescription medicines you take every day. Make sure you have enough to last during your trip. Keep them in their original prescription bottles and always in your carry-on luggage. Be sure to follow security guidelines, if the medicines are liquids.Antimalarial ... Read this Article

Food and Water for more detailed information.Sunblock and sunglasses for protection from harmful effects of UV sun rays. See Skin Cancer Questions and Answers for more information.Antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.To prevent insect/mosquito bites, bring:Lightweight long-sleeved shirts, long ... Read this Article

Other Health Tips To avoid animal bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague) do not handle or pet animals, especially dogs and cats, If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention to determine if mediation or anti-rabies vaccine is needed. ... Read this Article

After You Return Home If you are not feeling well, you should see your doctor and mention that you have recently traveled. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling. If you have visited a malaria-risk area, continue taking your antimalarial drug for 4 ... Read this Article

Medical Facilities and Health Information: Well-equipped medical facilities are few and far between throughout Afghanistan. European and American medicines are available in limited quantities and may be expensive or difficult to locate. There is a shortage of basic medical supplies. Basic medicines manufactured in Iran, Pakistan, and ... Read this Article

...food and energy shortages and prices escalating globally, Afghan civilians may also resort to demonstrations to protest the lack of government assistance. Post-specific Concerns Earthquakes and Floods Damaging earthquakes occur frequently in the Hindu Kush and its foothills (north and northeast of Kabul). At least 21 of Afghanistan’s 34 ... Read this Article

...Medical Emergencies Afghanistan has few well-equipped medical facilities. Public hospitals should be avoided. Western trained medical personnel are difficult to locate outside of Kabul, although there are some international aid groups who may be able to provide basic medial care in rural areas. Advance medicines from Europe ... Read this Article

...evacuations from Afghanistan are limited and can take days to arrange. Medvac companies that claim to service the world may not agree to come to Afghanistan. Travelers with Medvac insurance should confirm with the provider that it will be able to provide assistance in Afghanistan. Several ... Read this Article

...hospitals should be avoided. Western trained medical personnel are difficult to locate outside of Kabul, although there are some international aid groups who may be able to provide basic medial care in rural areas. Advance medicines from Europe and the U.S. are available in limited quantities, expensive ... Read this Article

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