Indonesia

MAIN HEALTH RISKS

• The whole country is malarial, except touristic sites in Bali and Java. Strains are highly resistant to chloroquine (zone 3).
• The incidence of dengue fever is high and there are regular outbreaks. Six states have been placed under a state of maximal alert: Jakarta, Western Java, Eastern Kalimantan, Southern Sulawesi, Western and Eastern Tenggara.
• There are cases of Japanese encephalitis (type B) in rural areas.
• HIV contamination cases are increasing rapidly in the country, notably in Papua.
• Indonesia is hit by the avian flu outbreak and over 110 lethal human cases have been reported since 2006.
• Cases of poliomyelitis have been reported in Sukabumi (120 km far from Jakarta) and Western Java.
• Protect yourself carefully from sun and heat to avoid burns and sunstrokes.
• There are cases of animal rabies in the country.
• Tuberculosis is frequent.
• Diarrheic diseases are frequent.

FOOD SAFETY

• Gastric diseases are common among tourists who are not accustomed to local food or who do not take precautions.
• Do not drink tap water and favor bottled mineral water, without ice ; avoid eating ice cream and sherbet.
• Avoid eating raw or undercooked dishes, especially meat or fish. If possible, order hot dishes.
• Bring anti-diarrhea medication with you.
• Wash your hands carefully before each meal.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICATION

• Travellers entering the country from an endemic area are required to present a certificate of immunization against yellow fever.
Systematically:
• Hepatitis A: the vaccination is available for children at least one year old. For persons who were born before 1945, who have spent their childhood in a developing country or who have had an icterus, it may prove useful to search previously for serous antibodies in order to avoid an unnecessary shot.
• Hepatitis B: the vaccination is available for children at least two months old.
• Diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis: get a booster shot before leaving if your last shot is more than ten years old.



Depending on the duration and conditions of the trip:
• Typhoid fever: if the stay is occurring in precarious hygiene condition. The immunization is available for children at least 2 years old.
• Rabies : recommended for long stays in isolation. The immunization should be given to children as soon as they are able to walk.
• Tick-borne encephalitis: for stays in rural areas or for hikers. The immunization is available for children at least one year old.
• Tuberculosis: in case of a long stay, it is recommended to have children immunized against tuberculosis as soon as they reach the age of one month, and against mumps, measles and rubella when they reach the age of nine months.
• Recommended chemoprophylaxis against malaria (except if you are staying in Bali): mefloquine (commercial name: Lariam) or doxycycline (commercial name: Doxypalu).

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES

Jakarta
• Graha Medika Hospital, Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kav. 8, Jakarta Barat: phone + 62 21 530 0887, fax + 62 21 530 0876
• International Medical Clinic - Jakarta 1, Pt. Asih Eka Abadi, Jl. Puri Sakti No. 10 Cipete, Jakarta Selantan: phone + 62 21 750 5980, fax + 62 21 750 6002
• International Medical Clinic - Jakarta 2, Setiabudi Building II, Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan: phone + 62 21 520 1034



Bali
• Bali International Medical Centre, Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 100X, Kuta: phone + 62 361 761263, fax + 62 361 764345
• International Medical Clinic, Pt. Abhaya Eka Astiti, Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai 24X, Kuta: phone + 62 361 764 555
• Kimia Farma Clinic, JI. Diponegoro No.125, Denpasar: phone + 62 361 255 914
• Kuta Clinic, JI. Raya Kuta 100X, Kuta: phone + 62 36 175 8495
• Merdeka Medical Centre, JI. Merdeka VIII, 2 Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar: phone + 62 36 123 3790

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Police: 110
• Firemen: 113
• Ambulances: 118

CLIMATE

• Indonesia has a tropical climate with little variation in temperature and high humidity.
• There are two seasons: the wet monsoon season from November to March (heavy rainfalls) and the dry monsoon season from April to October (dry winds).
• Temperatures are constant throughout the year on the coast and in low altitude areas, between 25 and 30°C.
• Temperatures are lower in mountainous areas.
• When to go: between June and September.