Lonely Planet Healthy Travel: Asia & India [Paperback]

Dr Tony Gherardin (Author)

Book Description

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

Getting the most out of a trip to Central and South America means staying healthy. This user-friendly book is an indispensible guide to minimizing health risks for travelers throughout the region, from Mexico to Patagonia.

Clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses
Essential guidelines on coping with high altitude
How to recognize and avoid wildlife hazards, from leeches to piranhas and tarantulas
Illustrated guide to traditional medicine and useful rainforest plants
Comprehensive first aid section

Freshly updated by travel health expert Dr. Tony Gherardin, Healthy Travel Central and South America 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: 456 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2 edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740591445
• ISBN-13: 978-1740591447
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #689,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > Guidebook Series > Lonely Planet
  • #50 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Safety & First Aid

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved my stomach and body many a time, November 3, 2008

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The Longest Way Home - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Healthy Travel: Asia & India (Paperback)

I have had the older version of this book for over 5 years now. I have actually used in in Africa, and throughout Asia as an experienced traveler. I found the advice to be excellent. Even for lonely planet ;-)

Medications, dosages, symptoms in particular have saved me from everything from Malaria, to stomach problems.

I would go out of my way to buy this again, should I ever lose my copy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Information, October 12, 2008

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MichelleF. "Michelle" (Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Healthy Travel: Asia & India (Paperback)

This will be a book that I will make room for my travels throughout Asia and India.
It is must for those who intend to enjoy their travels rather than experiencing their destinations through the many bathrooms and hospitals that they will most likely frequent.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Did not use much, May 5, 2011

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Txel (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Healthy Travel: Asia & India (Paperback)

Sounded like a good idea to prepare our trip to India, but we ended up not using it much. It's cheap and easy to carry around, but still I do not feel we got much out of it. The internet has plenty of basic advice.