Lonely Planet Healthy Travel: Central & South America [Paperback]

Dr Tony Gherardin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008 | Series: Healthy Travel

Getting the most out of a trip to Asia and India means staying healthy. This user-friendly book is an indispensible guide to minimizing health risks for travelers throughout the region, from the Mekong Valley to the Nepal Himalaya.

Tailored advice for travelers of all ages and needs
Clear advice on treating common travel illnesses
Safety tips for outdoor action, including diving and high-altitude trekking
Guide to traditional Asian medicine
Comprehensive first aid section

Freshly updated by travel health expert Dr. Tony Gherardin, Healthy Travel Asia & India provides advice on pre-trip planning including immunizations and medical kits, stayting healthy while on the move, and what to do if you run into problems.

Editorial Reviews

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Lonely Planet guides are a must-pack” --Toronto Star, February 2006

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2 edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740591461
• ISBN-13: 978-1740591461
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,276,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > Guidebook Series > Lonely Planet

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars If you have never travelled to developing nations...., February 3, 2008

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R. Tenet "DIY" (ATL, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Healthy Travel - Central & South America (Paperback)

If you have never traveled to developing nations in out of the way places then you might find this book useful. However, you can find much of this information through the U.S. CDC and W.H.O. websites.

Most times the happy little diseases or maladies that travelers take home are things that cause diarrhea. This book clearly lacks information related to many important aspects of food handling, processing, and stomach wellness. However if you want to know about exotic illnesses you will probably never get than maybe this book is helpful.

I would not recommend this book.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference, February 18, 2006

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Red Chipper "Red" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Healthy Travel - Central & South America (Paperback)

This is an excellent reference for the South American traveler. It shouyld be required reading for the newcomer and experienced traveler

4 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you don't really know.., July 5, 2001

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Clara Unoson (Borås, Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Healthy Travel - Central & South America (Paperback)

...where to go in central and south america, then read this through. As with all Lonely Planets book, it got lots of information! I want to go to Guatemala or Ecuador, but I didn't really know too much about any of these countries. Reading this through helped me. I'm going to BOTH!