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 :)..
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.