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The following links connect to various websites around the world with specialty information (mostly travel related) on India, especially Mumbai and Pune. Health Recommendations: The US Center for Disease Control recommends the following vaccinations for travel to India. While there are no immunization requirements for entry into India from the US, these immunizations are strongly recommended. If you are from outside the US, please check on your own countries guidelines for travel to and from India. Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B, if you might be exposed to blood (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, stay longer than 6 months, or be exposed through medical treatment. Japanese encephalitis, only if you plan to visit rural areas for 4 weeks or more, except under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis. Rabies, if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation. Typhoid vaccination is particularly important because of the presence of S. typhi strains resistant to multiple antibiotics in this region. There have been recent reports of typhoid drug resistance in India and Nepal. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles, and a one-time dose of polio for adults. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11–12 years who did not receive the series as infants. Please be aware that these immunizations should be finished well ahead of your departure time for maximum effectiveness–one month before departure is the standard recommendation. For more information about these immunizations and other health information related to travel to India, see the US CDC page on travel to the Indian subcontinent. Travel Documents: In addition to your passport, a VISA will be necessary for entry into India. Please make sure that you obtain your VISA well in advance of the conference. Special Note: To help in expediting the VISA process, if you haven't done so already, provide with the following information: Name Nationality Passport number Duration of stay in India Visa Requirements for India: Application form 2 photos passport Indian Consulate Offices in the US: Washington, DC (202)939-9806 Chicago (312)595-0405 Houston (713)626-2148 (or 2149) New York (212)774-0600 San Francisco (415)668-0683 (or 0662) Noteworthy Travel Information Sites Fodor's, the travel guide writers, have a travel information page with lots of great information. Some of the things you'll find on their website include the Fodor's Miniguides, which has listings for Bombay (Mumbai) and some mention of Pune.   India Specific Information General Travel Information for India: Recommendations Health Concerns and Advisories for India: US Center for Disease Control Travel advisories (there are no current travel warnings for India) Travel Documents: Find your Indian Consulate Office Visa requirements for US citizens Visa application form for US citizens Up-to-date Monetary Exchange Rates: Automated exchange rate info

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