For the non-denominational spiritually-minded amongst us, nowhere on
Earth conjures such mystical feelings as the famed temple complex at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. A simple
gaze at its spectacular geometrical towers against the bright sun-streaked sky (or
even better: under the yellow moonlight of a star-studded evening) and one
feels closer to whatever deity he or she currently holds closest to their
heart. There is a mysterious aire to this destination, as if the prayers and
esoteric beliefs of millions of ancient devotees are somehow synergized directly
into its strange and secretive stone carvings. However, in this era of
non-arcane points of view and the almost-complete failure of mystery schools for the knowledge of medical schools, a visit to a travel
vaccination clinic may offer better protection than a talisman or amulet of
your particular divination when visiting this complex complex.
This priceless and shining jewel of Cambodia is the largest Hindu temple
in the world, dwarfing others by great magnitude. Its iconic shape and
structure adorns the national flag and is known worldwide for its pilgrims. In
fact, this twelfth century labyrinthine religious place is still a prime
destination for pilgrims of not only the Hindu faith—but for millions of others
who are absorbed by its aesthetic beauty, respect for its culture, and veiled-but-profound
sculptures of deities, demigods and demons. Cambodia is a region of the world
still infused with magic. Unfortunately, their reliance on this mystical way of
life may have contributed to its high infant mortality rate, almost nonexistent
industrialization, and its high ranking as a source of infectious disease. For
anyone planning on traveling to this spiritual paradise it is highly recommended
that they visit a travel vaccinations clinic four-to-six weeks before
the beginning of their trip to help protect against contracting one or more of
Cambodia’s dangerous diseases.
According to all reigning disease specialists—including the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention—the sheer number of infectious diseases still
continuing to be contracted in Cambodia compiled can create quite a frightening
list. Things often look worse on paper than they do in the real world, so
remember that if Cambodia is calling for business or pleasure, for religious reasons or any other, a simple vaccination or two can protect you against
becoming infected with any or all of its insidious sicknesses.
The list of diseases virulent in Cambodia that a vaccination may be
recommended for at a travel clinic of your choosing include:
This is a viral disease that interferes with the liver’s functioning and is
spread through ingestion of food or water contaminated with fecal matter.
Hepatitis E
A water-borne viral disease that also
damages the functioning of the liver.
A bacterial disease spread through
contact with food and/or water contaminated by sewage or fecal matter.
Malaria
A worldwide killer, Malaria is caused by
the parasitic protozoa Plasmodium
which is transmitted to humans through the bite of the female mosquito. The
interruption of blood supply to the brain can cause damage to vital organs and
death.
Dengue fever
A mosquito-borne (Aedes aegypti) viral disease associated more
with urban living than jungle and that begins with a sudden fever and head
pain. Death occurs in approximately five
percent of cases.
A mosquito-borne (Culex
tritaeniorhynchus) viral disease associated with rural areas in throughout
all of Asia. Can cause paralysis and/or coma and death rates of this insidious
disease can be as high as thirty percent of those acutely infected.
If travel to the wondrous Angkor Wat,
Cambodia is in your future, please get to a licensed travel clinic for an
in-depth consultation with a board-certified doctor regarding what vaccination (or
vaccinations) would be best for you. This decision can be best made by a
medical professional who will closely peruse your itinerary in order to pin
point the most dangerous diseases that may be in your vicinity. This is calculated through season, age,
general health of the traveler, etc. and should only be made by a certified
travel doctor.
If you are in NYC, please log onto Cambodia vaccination
for more information on the city’s
premiere travel clinic of its type.
Call 1-212-696-5900 to arrange an appointment. They are discreet, affordable,
friendly and conveniently located just blocks from Grand Central Station. Enjoy
your trip.
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