Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites. Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them.
For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs. For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites. If your travel plans in Indonesia include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip.
Schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection that can be spread in fresh water, is found in Indonesia. Avoid swimming in fresh, unchlorinated water, such as lakes, ponds, or rivers. Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill.
Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies. All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:. Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries. Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International.
A list of accredited facilities is available at their website www. In some countries, medicine prescription and over-the-counter may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medicines you will need from the United States to avoid having to buy them at your destination.
Malaria is a risk in some parts of Indonesia. If you are going to a risk area, fill your malaria prescription before you leave, and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip.
Motor vehicle crashes are the 1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries. In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.
If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Trauma care centers are uncommon outside urban areas. Having medical evacuation insurance can be helpful for these reasons. For information traffic safety and road conditions in Indonesia, see Travel and Transportation on US Department of State's country-specific information for Indonesia. Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.
Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Indonesia for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you. Some supplies and medicines may be difficult to find at your destination, may have different names, or may have different ingredients than what you normally use.
If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic. Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling. If your doctor prescribed antimalarial medicine for your trip, keep taking the rest of your pills after you return home.
If you stop taking your medicine too soon, you could still get sick. Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home for up to 1 year , you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the doctor about your travel history.
For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel. Map Disclaimer - The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on maps do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.
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Be aware of current health issues in Indonesia. Learn how to protect yourself. Hide Vaccines and Medicines. Vaccines for disease Recommendations Clinical Guidance for Healthcare providers Routine vaccines Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Hepatitis B CDC Yellow Book Dosing info Japanese Encephalitis Recommended for travelers who Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis Consider vaccination for travelers Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.
Measles Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella MMR vaccine before travel. Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers spelunkers Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens Visitors to rural areas Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Indonesia.
Rabies CDC Yellow Book Typhoid Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. Routine vaccines Recommendations Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Immunization schedules. Hepatitis A Recommendations Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Indonesia. Hepatitis B Recommendations Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Indonesia. Under International Health Regulations , travellers who have been to an area affected by Yellow Fever, or who have travelled via an airport of a country affected, are required to present an International Certificate of Vaccination ICVP before they are allowed to enter Cambodia.
Most common health hazards in Bali Heat and humidity Take steps to avoid heat stroke and sunburn. In the dry season in Bali, from May to September, daytime temperatures range from 22 to 33, and when engaging in water sports or lounging at the beach, take care to use a good sun block lotion with SPF 20 or higher. Apply liberally and often. When on tour, remember to wear light clothing and bring lots of water with you.
Animals Animal Bites expose you to a range of infections including Rabies. Street dogs, cats, bats and rodents are common throughout the cities and rural areas of Bali. If you get bitten or scratched you will need to get urgent medical attention. Lonely Planet has some excellent tips to help keep you bite-free and enjoying the beaches. Food After a day of snorkelling and tanning, you can look forward to being dazzled by Balinese cuisine, like Babi Guling, roast suckling pig marinated for hours in spices, or try one of these top 10 traditional Balinese dishes.
Scattered about Denpasar you will find roadside carts, called Kaki Lima that sell all sorts of snacks including fried chicken, duck egg omelettes and pancakes filled with palm sugar. But, take care since many of these have low hygiene standards and, at times, use unwashed plates. Avoid eating uncooked vegetables and food that has been cooking for a long time, especially rice. Bali produces some of its own wine, under the name Wine of the Gods, and imports Australian grape juice which is fermented to produce Two Islands wine.
Drinking water It is best to ensure that your holiday in beautiful Bali is not ruined by tummy upset, or worse. Stay healthy and drink bottled mineral water which can be found anywhere you go. Your jabs for Bali should possibly include typhoid — check with a medical professional to see if this is advisable for your trip. Remember to drink often and whether it be water or fruit juices, replenish fluids throughout the day. Travel insurance Protect yourself, and your family, with comprehensive travel health insurance which will cover your intended itinerary and any potentially risky activities, such as surfing or diving.
Be sure to double check the contract, depending on the insurer. Travellers diarrhoea Avoid travellers diarrhoea by using alcohol gel, wash your hands regularly and monitor what you are putting in your mouth. We have several travel packs that can reduce your symptoms of travelers diarrhoea.
Personal safety Aside from observing the normal precautions, visitors are very safe in Bali. As the blog article says — you really need to go and seek medical advice now, as the blog entry has all the general info — how many depends on what you have had before and what it costs also depends on your prior vaccinations and which options you choose for protection and where you are located as to the costs of vaccines locally.
When you have a consultation you will have that discussion before anything is given but likely you need to budget a few hundred dollars at least You would need to ask your local doctor what qualifications etc he or she has. Hi Dr Web Thanks for sharing your information.
We are travelling to Bali on 14 Nov — 21 Nov. Is it too late to have vaccinations? Thank you. Kind regards Rosita. Hi Rosita, vaccines take at least 2 weeks to take effect so there is still time. Kind Regards, Dr Deb. Name required. Mail will not be published required. Dr Deb Mills has a passion for medicine and travel. She is one of the pioneers of Travel Medicine in Australia. This means she and her team have the expertise necessary to ensure you get the best travel medicine care possible.
Learn more. Due to the ongoing coronavirus disease COVID pandemic, international border closures and travel restrictions may be imposed or change without notice. If you're planning to travel outside the UK, your travel health needs will depend on your individual situation, including:.
Ideally consult with your travel healthcare practitioner weeks in advance of travel. If your trip is sooner, contact them anyway, they may still be able to help and its never too late to seek advice. Many of the health problems experienced by travellers cannot be prevented by vaccinations and other measures need to be taken. These include food and water safety, accident prevention , care with sun exposure , avoiding insect bites and animal bites, and practicing good respiratory hygiene and hand hygiene.
For advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings you should visit the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office FCDO website. If you will be travelling with medication including over the counter medication you should check for any restrictions on medications before you travel, you can do this by contacting the embassy of the country you're visiting.
Ensure you have travel insurance and are fully covered for medical emergencies including repatriation.
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