Travel Vaccines for Indonesia | Bali
Indonesia is a developing nation and as such does not have the same level of sanitation and health care standards which we come to expect in developed nations such as Australia. Many travel related diseases are prevalent in Indonesia, including Bali, and it is therefore recommend that travellers to Indonesia consult their doctor regarding travel vaccinations well before they travel.
Travel Vaccinations for Indonesia and Bali
Travel vaccination requirements and recommendations are subject to change but we currently suggest the following vaccines for travellers to the region.
Recommended for all travellers to Indonesia:
- Hepatitis A vaccine
- Typhoid fever vaccine
- Flu vaccination (for people over 50 or people with a compromised immune system)
For travellers staying for longer periods or for frequent visitors:
- Hepatitis A vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Typhoid vaccine
- Japenese Encephalitis vaccine (especially for visitors to Bali, Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Mollucas, Irian Jaya, and Lombok)
- Rabies vaccine (rabies can be transmitted by monkey bites as well as from other infected animals)
Other Diseases
Malaria is of high risk in rural areas but the main cities and tourist areas, such as Bali, and generally risk free.
Diarrhoea is very common throughout the country, including with visitors staying in high end accommodation.
Other diseases to be aware of include:
- Avian Influenza (bird flu)
- Dengue Fever
- Tuberculosis
- Herpes B (can be transmitted by monkey bites)
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Hello just a quick question. We have many teams going form our organisation going to Jakarta next year. Will we need the Japanese encephalitis vaccine for Jakarta?
Thansk for your help
Jules Moreno
Youth With A Mission
Hopefully you can answer my question on email!
Is the Hepatitis A vaccine a 1 off injection or a series of injections?
One dose of Hepatitis A injection will give about 3 years protection and if you have a second dose that should provide lifelong immunity.
Travelling to Jakarta and possibly Kalamantan in March. Is it important to have the Japanese encephalitis, Rabies? Will be there for 10 days.
Thanks
well i thought of the needles to be very helffull. I got sick during eating bali food but nothing serios accuried
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We are travelling to Bali in 2 weeks time, I have not had any Hep A or B shots, is it too late to get them?
Is Typhoid Fever a must?
Thanks
I am travelling to Bali in August and would like to know if I require re-vaccination for Hep A & Typhoid as I was vaccinated for these in Aug 2005. I have been vaccinated for Hep B and have immunity.
Many Thanks
It is not to late to start your vaccination regime, Typhoid vaccination is recommended for travel to Bali.
One dose of Hep A will give about 3 years protection,if you have a 2nd dose that should give you lifelong protection. Typhoid vaccination lasts approx 3 years.
I am taking my 16 month old son to Bali in August. He has had all his required immunisations to date (as required in Australia). Is there any other shots he needs or you would recommend?
I am going to trek Mt Rinjani at Lombok Island,
is it necessary to take prophylasis for malaria?
/thank you
Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for travellers visiting the islands of Indonesia. You also need to consider making an appointment with one of our Travel Doctors to discuss any travel vaccinations that you may require when travelling to this area.
Regarding travel to Bali with a 16mth old baby, it is recommended that you make an appointment to see one of the Travel Doctors to discuss this trip. The Travel Doctor will also be able to give you advice on preventative measures and precautions specific to travel to Bali.
Hi I d be going to bali by the end of agust. I just got a bit confused on what type of vaccinations I ouht to take.
thanks in advance
Yvette – I suggest you make an appointment with your doctor and he can determine exactly what is required in your case.
I am travelling to Bali in 3 weeks, i have never been vaccinated before in regards to going aborad, are there any vaccines you feel i should be having before i go?
As mentioned above:
Recommended for all travellers to Indonesia:
* Hepatitis A vaccine
* Typhoid fever vaccine
* Flu vaccination (for people over 50 or people with a compromised immune system)
For travellers staying for longer periods or for frequent visitors:
* Hepatitis A vaccine
* Hepatitis B vaccine
* Typhoid vaccine
* Japenese Encephalitis vaccine (especially for visitors to Bali, Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Mollucas, Irian Jaya, and Lombok)
* Rabies vaccine (rabies can be transmitted by monkey bites as well as from other infected animals)
I suggest you make an appointment with a travel doctor to assess your case.
I’m traveling to Jakarta in 1 months time and have an appointment to see a nurse next week. However i am just wanting to know in advance what vaccinations are a must for Jakarta and which ones i should maybe have just as a precaution.
P.S i have never been vaccinated for traveling abroad.
Please see the previous comment for the recommended vaccinations for Jakarta.
It is up to you which vaccines you get and your doctor will discuss this with you.
I am travlling to Indonesia for the first time with my 1 month old baby. I wanted the information of the vaccinations done there, as my doctor needed this information. It would be a great help if u could reply to my mail asap.
Thanks
Your doctor can inform you of the vaccines required for you and your baby.
If your doctor doesn’t know then I suggest you make an appointment with one of our qualified travel doctors.
i last has a 2nd typhoid shot in july 2005 and am travelling to bali for 2 wks in nov this year, should i get another one before i go?
i have had 2 hep a shots already.
thanks.
is there an injection for malaria instead of taking tablets for 4 weeks? im concerned about the reaction to the sun as ill be in thailand.
Hi, i was wondering if you can help me, i have just returned from a 10 day visit to Bali, i had my hep a & typhoid vaccinations before leaving, however i was bitten by a monkey on turtle island, in which the bite broke the skin, i initially spoke to the people on the island and they said the monkeys were “rabie free”, i was just wondering if you had any advice or recommendations that i should undertake. Thanks
My family will be travelling to Bali in June 09. There will be a 4 year old, 2 year old and 6 month baby. The children have all had their recommended vaccinations but their parents haven’t had any additional vaccinations since childhood. What do you recommend for the children and adults. Thank you.
Depending on how long you will be staying in Indonesia and depending on your medical history, you may need to be vaccinated.
Please make an appointment with our travel doctor to discuss your specific needs.
Rebecca Ryan, There has been many cases of rabies in Bali this year. Make sure u get it checked out
I am traveling to Bali with my hubby ,three yr old and 9mth old baby do my kids need injections? are they too young? Whart precautions do i take for them? thanks nat
Hi there,have been reading the above,my husband and i are going to Bali in august,all injection’s are up to date,his mate at work’s wife is off to Bali soon,she has been advised that rabies is rife and recommended to have injection,also what about taking marlaria tablet’s,we are all enclusive and may do 1 or 2 trip’s while we are there
hi there, we are thinking of travelling to Bali at the end of next month with our 2 year old daughter and I am 15 weeks pregnant. I dont think I can have any extra vaccinations while pregnant and can my daughter have them or is she too young?
does it harm you to get the typoid vaccination twice?
we can’t remember if we got it the first time round!!
I will be travelling to the island of Borneo (indonesian end) in May. I have read the above information regarding vaccinations required. Due to the remote location I will be in, should I also consider getting the vaccinations required for longer stays (i.e. hep b, Jap Encephalitis & rabies)? What is the shortest amount of time I can recieve these injections so that they will be affective whilst overseas? (I will be there in approx 8 weeks)
I am traveling to Balikpapan,Kalimantan,Indonesia in June’09. Is ‘Yellow Fever’ a concern and is the immunization requiered for entry?
hello, I will be traveling to bali in 1 month and a half and i was dont know exactly what vaccinations are required. Also my flight flys into tokyo for a 23 hr layover, do they let my on the plane without vaccinations? is there anyway to avoid vaccinations, religious exemption? i am quite more concerned about the toxins such as mercury in the vaccines then cating malaria. i take nano silver and pro biotics for fighting of pathogens. nano silver kills all pathogens, is there anyway of getting around these vaccines?
Hi,
heading to Bali in 12 days, wondering if Typhoid is necessary? have had all other boosters already?
Everyone, the best advice to get is to go and see your doctor, they have the current up to date information on what is required!
http://www.travelvaccination.com.au/travel-vaccines-for-indonesia-bali/
The above shows what vaccinations you need. If you haven’t had them, then you need them to be safe. The vaccinations are there for a reason! If you wish to avoid them then thats your choice, but you are putting yourself at risk and potentially if you catch something bringing it back to your home country, friends and family.
I am travelling to Bali for 3 weeks in September and I am wondering whether I need Malaria tablets or not as there seems to be mixed reviews on this? Please help, very confused!!!
I need to know if i need any shots i want to travel in September, this will be my first visit ti Bali.
Would it be safe for my son to be immunised he is turning three in September.
Thanks
Hi,
I have been to Bali three times, the last being about 18 years ago. I’m positive I had all the required vaccinations at the time but cannot remember exactly which.
This time I’m taking my family of 5 and would rather not pay for vaccinations if I don’t need to. Do you think if I had all the required vax 18 yrs ago I would need to have Hep A for the next trip?
Thanks.
We are going on a cruise up the coast of WA stopping breifly at Bali, Lombok and Komodo
Are vaccinations really neccessary? Would you recommend PanVax ?
I too am doing the same cruise as Anne, can anyone please help. The visist are only day visits. Thanks in advance
Hi
We are travelling to Bali next week and have only just realised that we should probably get some vaccinations. I am due for my tetanus needle but are there any other vaccinations that you recommend us to get before we leave?
MY WIFE & I ARE GOING TO AMED IN BALI WE ARE 74 OLD & WE LOVE TO SNORKEL
WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND WE HAVE REGARDING
VACCINATIONS.
THANK YOU PHILIP
Certain vaccines are recommended for people over 50 travelling to Bali. Please make an appointment here at the East Perth Medical Centre and one of our travel doctors can help you.
Click here for our contact details:
http://www.travelvaccination.com.au/contact-us/