| Before You Go |
| Routine Medical Care |
- Obtain any necessary routine medical/dental care before
you leave.
- Carry a copy of your personal health record with you when
you travel.
- Include an ample supply of prescription and routine medications
in your carry-on luggage, and carry copies of the actual
prescriptions.
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| Routine Vaccinations |
- All routine vaccinations should be current; these include
tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles-mumps-rubella and varicella.
- Consider an influenza vaccine.
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| Vaccinations for Indonesia |
| Recommendations may vary for short-term visitors.
Always consult your travel health advisor or contact International
SOS to discuss your specific needs.
| Hepatitis A |
Recommended for all travelers
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| Hepatitis B |
Recommended for all travelers |
| Japanese Encephalitis |
May be recommended if spending more than 30 days in
rural areas. |
| Polio |
A one-time booster is recommended for adults (in addition
to an adequate primary series). This will ensure life-long
immunity. |
| Rabies |
Recommended for expatriates and long-term visitors.
Recommended if quality medical care may not be available
within 24 hours of being bitten or scratched by an animal. |
| Typhoid |
Recommended for all expatriates and travelers |
| Yellow Fever |
May be required if coming from an infected endemic country |
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| Malaria |
Areas of Indonesia have chloroquine-resistant P. falciparum
malaria
Present in most of IndonesiaThere is no malaria in:
- Jakarta and other main cities of Java and Sumatra.
- Main resort areas of Bali and Java
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There is malaria in:
- All rural areas.
- All areas of Irian Jaya (Papua) (western half of the island
of New Guinea) including Jayapura.
- The temple complex of Borobudur
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| PREVENTING MALARIA |
| If visiting a malarial area: |
- Focus on preventing mosquito bites.
- Use a medication to prevent chloroquine-resistant P.falciparum
malaria (as these are not 100 percent effective, preventing
mosquito bites is still very important)
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| Appropriate antimalarial medications include: |
- Atovaquone plus proguanil (Malarone®)
- Doxycycline (many brands and generics)
- Mefloquine (Lariam® and generics)
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| While in Indonesia |
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| Food and Water Precautions : |
| Travelers have a small risk of developing diarrhea
in any country; it may be advisable to drink bottled water only,
especially on short trips. Always wash your hands before eating.
See the following country-specific recommendations: |
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| Water and Beverages : |
| Tap water is unsafe to drink. Drink boiled or
bottled water, or carbonated beverages, provided that the seal
is intact. Look for bubbles when you open a carbonated beverage
- bubbles are evidence that the product has been processed.
Bottles are sometimes refilled with tap water and resold, and
these products are not safe to drink. Avoid ice because it can
be made from unsafe water. Do not rinse your mouth or toothbrush
with tap water, and do not open your mouth in the shower. Do
not purchase unsealed drinks or ice cream made by street vendors.
These may contain untreated tap water and the equipment used
may not have been properly cleaned. Coffee and tea made from
boiling water are safe to drink, as are beer and wine. It is
best to use ultra heat treated (UHT) or canned milk that has
been pasteurized. |
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| Food |
| Wash or sanitize your hands before eating. Always choose fresh
food that has been thoroughly cooked and is served hot, since
heat destroys most contaminating bacteria. Meat and fish should
be "well done". Avoid raw foods, shellfish, pre-peeled
fruit and salad. Fruit that you wash and peel yourself is safe
to eat. Avoid street vendors and market food because the standard
of hygiene may be low and food may not be fresh. Although food
in larger international hotels is usually safe, follow the basic
rules discussed above. In any location, busier restaurants may
be safer as they are more likely to serve freshly cooked food. |
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| Standard of Health Care |
| The standard of care at private and public medical facilities
varies and is generally not up to international standards. Travelers
are strongly discouraged from seeking care directly from a clinic
or hospital except in cases of major medical emergency. The
blood supply in Indonesia is considered not safe. Screening
is inconsistent. The high prevalence of dengue fever, malaria,
HIV and hepatitis B and C is a major concern. Blood transfusions
should be limited to life-saving treatment. There is often a
shortage of Rh-negative blood. If possible, avoid blood transfusions;
they can transmit diseases, and immune reactions can vary from
minor to life-threatening. If a blood transfusion is recommended
and circumstances permit, seek a second opinion from SOS or
your health advisor.International SOS has international standard
outpatient clinics in Jakarta and Bali. These facilities have
well trained doctors and are well equipped. Patients can be
stabilized prior to repatriation or evacuation to Singapore
or Australia. |
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| Personal Safety |
| Pack a first aid kit.Always carry a copy of your passport.Check
that you have valid travel & medical insurance – don’t
leave home without it!Be careful when driving motor vehicles
& motor bikes unless you are confident with the local traffic
conditions.Careful with alcoholic drinks as they dehydrate the
body, this can become a problem in the tropics – drink
plenty of clean water.Take all usual precautions against theft
& attack.Protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases.Remember
– illicit drug taking attracts the death penalty in Indonesia. |
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Know
where you can get medical attention:
International SOS Clinic - Bali
24 hours Tel (0361) 710 505
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