Prepare your first aid kit before arriving in Tibet. Basic medicine should include medicine for diarrhea, giardiasis, hepatitis and other diseases you may encounter on the plateau.

Medicine for respiratory tract infections, such as colds, influenza and bronchitis which may further diminish oxygen intake should also be included to prevent those diseases since they may result in serious consequences on the Tibetan plateau. Tourists should get vaccinations before entering Tibet. Consult your physician to find out the appropriate vaccinations before traveling to Tibet.

You will be exposed to extreme change in climate. The temperature can vary significantly within the day. Therefore, be careful not to catch cold. The sun is much stronger at this elevation because there is little atmosphere to filter its rays. Therefore, you should bring your sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Use face and hand lotions to keep your skin moisturized since the air at this elevation is very dry.

Since the boiling point of water is somewhat lower in Tibet, it is better to boil water for a longer period of time. Drinking water should be purified with iodine or other purification tablets before consumption to prevent intestinal complaints.

Packs of wild dogs roaming around monasteries and villages are common in Tibet. Stay away from them. Get a rabies vaccination (human diploid cell vaccine or purified chick embryo culture vaccine) in advance and stay away from them.

When traveling to remote areas in Tibet, keep your distance from wild animals, such as wild yaks, Tibetan antelopes.