5 Important Healthcare Tips for a Backpacking Trip to Malaysia

Before embarking on your backpacking trip across the stunning landscapes of Malaysia, one of the most important things you can do is prepare for the long journey ahead.

From getting the right vaccinations to finding the local doctors, this guide offers tips and advice to adventurous backpackers who are planning to travel in Malaysia.

1. Pre-trip preparations

It’s important to visit your family doctor at least four to six weeks ahead of your backpacking adventure to check that your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, tetanus, and polio) are up to date and to find out which others you’ll need.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines for most travelers, but depending on your plans your doctor may also suggest vaccines for cholera, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, and rabies.

He or she may also prescribe antimalarial drugs, as there is no vaccine available for malaria.

Even though Malaysia is well served by pharmacies in urban…