South Asia

Armenia

Armenia, located in the southern Caucasus Mountains, is the smallest of the former Soviet republics. It is a nation still emerging from its Soviet past. Armenia's borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed due to the dispute over the status of the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. Long transportation routes and economic difficulties limit the availability of imported goods, though the extreme shortages of the early- and mid-1990s have eased significantly. Tourist facilities, especially outside of Yerevan, the capital, are not highly developed

Crime: Armenia has a low rate of violent crime, but common street crime has increased, especially at night.

Medical Facilities: Though there are many competent physicians, medical care facilities in Armenia are limited, especially outside the major cities.

Arthropod borne diseases:

Malaria is not a risk in turist areas

Water- or food borne diseases:

• Typhoid fever
• Cholora
• E.coli
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis E
• Giardiasis
• Echinococcosis
• Amoebiasis

Other diseases:

• Hepatitis B
• Rabies

Vaccination recommendation:

• Hepatitis A or Immune Globulin
• Hepatitis B or Immune Globulin
• Japanese encephalitis - if you plan to stay in a remote area for more than four weeks
• Typhoid fever - if staying in remote areas
• Rabies - if risk for contact with wild or domestic animals
• A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within th last 10 years.

Prevent illness by:

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Drink only water from cans or boiled water
• Avoid using ice or drinking untreated water
• Wash and/or peel all raw vegetables and fruits before eating.
• Use uncontaminated water to wash all food that is to be eaten raw.
• Avoid eating uncooked foods - Remember: boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it;
• Avoid swimming in fresh water
• Traffic accidents are the most common cause of injuries so be careful
• Avoid travelling at night and use safety belts when available
• To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot.
• Use latex condoms for protection against sexually transmitted diseases.

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