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الخدمات الصحية والطبية في إيران
MYSTERY OF IRAN
MYSTERY OF IRAN

MYSTERY OF IRAN

   
  

Health & Medical Service

Health & Medical Service In Iran

Iran is a country with a remarkably healthy population despite its climatic variations. However, with such a vast territory, standards of hygiene can and do vary from place to place. With this in mind, visitors should be aware of potential hazards and make proper preparation before coming.

Before Traveling

• Consult your doctor in advance. Before traveling in Iran, you may need to consult your doctor for health advice or a thorough check up if you have not had one recently. This is very important for all but particularly for those with a history of coronary or pulmonary problems. Your doctor may provide you some useful health information and the vaccines (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies ) you need to take. It is recommended to see your doctor 3-4 weeks before your departure because some vaccines need a certain time to take effect.

• Bring along a copy of your medical record. A good medical record should mention all the medicines you are taking, the medical treatments you have received or are receiving, your chronic ailments, allergies or hypersensitivities, immunization history, blood type, eyeglass prescription, health insurance (the company's name, address and phone number) and so on. You should also have your doctor's name, address, and phone number in case it is needed. Carry these documents in a place that is both secure and accessible by you at all times during visit.

• For those who take special medicine on a regular basis, make sure that you carry an adequate supply. Carry them in the original containers to identify them as legally obtained drugs and pack them in your carry-on bag. Bringing some useful medicines is also a wise precaution, such as those for colds, diarrhea and constipation.

• Check your health insurance policy. If it does not provide for overseas visits, consider requesting your insurer extend the policy. It is also advisable to take out travel insurance to cover you in the event of accidental injury as well as cover medical expenses. Travel policies also cover you for a variety of other risks, such as cancellation charges, loss of money, loss of baggage, and liability to third parties, to name but a few.

In Transit

When Traveling

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