Before going to India, the CDC and most doctors recommend several vaccinations. Before I went to India last time, I got hepatitis A, polio, and typhoid immunizations. I didn’t need to get any more this time, but I still need to take malaria medicine again. I will start taking it Sunday. It is supposed to give you strange dreams, but I didn’t notice this last time. I really didn’t have any side effects. I will also have to watch what I eat while there. I think that avoiding uncooked foods, even fruits and vegetables is good advice. Also, drink only bottled water, and use bottled water when brushing your teeth. It is hard sometimes though. Last time I was really tempted by sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh lycees, cherries, and other fruits. Every time I would give
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