Indonesia is a large Southeast Asian destination visited for beach holidays, honeymoons, family visits, backpacking, diving, surfing, business, volunteering, cultural travel, rainforest travel, wildlife, trekking, island-hopping and regional travel with Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Popular areas and routes may include Bali, Jakarta, Java, Lombok, the Gili Islands, Komodo, Labuan Bajo, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, Yogyakarta, Ubud, Uluwatu, Seminyak and Nusa Penida.
Travel-health advice for Indonesia should be taken seriously because travellers may face risks from dengue, Zika virus, malaria in some areas, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, chikungunya, hepatitis A, typhoid, food and waterborne illness, leptospirosis, schistosomiasis, poor air quality, altitude sickness in some areas, limited healthcare access outside major cities and medicine availability issues. The FCDO advises travellers to check vaccine recommendations at least 8 weeks before travel and lists health risks for Indonesia including poor air quality, Zika virus, malaria and dengue. (GOV.UK)
Vaccines commonly discussed for Indonesia may include hepatitis A, typhoid, diphtheria, tetanus and polio, hepatitis B, rabies and Japanese encephalitis. Some travellers may also discuss chikungunya, dengue or cholera depending on itinerary and risk. Malaria prevention depends strongly on destination: the CDC recommends malaria tablets for travellers going to certain areas of Indonesia, while noting no malaria transmission in Jakarta, Ubud, resort areas of Bali or Java, the Gili Islands or the Thousand Islands. (CDC)
Quick Indonesia Travel Vaccination Summary
Indonesia guidance summary
Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio
Hepatitis B, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Cholera, Chikungunya, Dengue
Risk varies by island and region; tablets may be recommended for eastern Indonesia and some rural areas
CDC lists no malaria transmission in resort areas of Bali or Ubud
FCDO lists dengue and Zika virus among health risks
Dogs infected with rabies are commonly found; Bali and tourist areas also have street dogs and monkeys
May be relevant for long stays, rural travel, camping, hiking or uncertain itineraries
Vaccine not recommended for Indonesia itself; required if arriving from a yellow fever risk country
Local medical care can be poor; good care can be expensive and remote treatment may be limited
FCDO says call 118 and ask for an ambulance
Ideally 6–8 weeks before travel
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Do I Need Vaccinations for Indonesia?
Many travellers to Indonesia should have a detailed travel-health consultation before departure. Vaccine advice depends on your itinerary, travel style, accommodation, medical history, previous vaccines and planned activities.
A clinician will usually consider:
- whether you are visiting Bali, Jakarta, Java, Lombok, the Gili Islands, Komodo, Labuan Bajo, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku or Papua
- whether you are staying in hotels, resorts, villas, hostels, guesthouses, local accommodation, boats or with friends and relatives
- whether you are travelling to cities, beach resorts, rural areas, rainforest regions, islands or remote communities
- whether you are diving, surfing, trekking, camping, volunteering, backpacking, doing fieldwork or staying long term
- whether you may have contact with dogs, monkeys, bats or other animals
- whether you may swim, bathe or wade in freshwater
- whether you may need medical or dental treatment abroad
- whether you are travelling onward to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Papua New Guinea or another destination
- your previous vaccination record
- your age and medical background
- whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding or immunocompromised
- whether you are travelling with children
Indonesia is a large island country, so travel-health advice can vary significantly between short Bali resort stays, backpacking across Java, diving in Komodo, rural travel in Lombok or Sumatra, business trips to Jakarta, rainforest travel in Kalimantan and remote travel in Papua.
Recommended Travel Vaccines for Indonesia
The following vaccines may be discussed before travel to Indonesia. Not every traveller will need every vaccine, so advice should be based on your personal risk and current official guidance.
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis A vaccine may be considered for travellers to Indonesia because hepatitis A can spread through contaminated food and water.
Typhoid Vaccine
Typhoid vaccine is commonly discussed for Indonesia.
Travellers should check that routine UK vaccinations are up to date, including protection against diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine may be considered for travellers to Indonesia, especially where there may be exposure to blood or body fluids.
Rabies Vaccine
Rabies vaccine may be considered for Indonesia, especially for travellers who may be staying longer, visiting rural areas, working with animals, spending time around monkeys or dogs, or travelling where urgent medical care may be difficult to access.
Japanese encephalitis vaccine may be important for some travellers to Indonesia.
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis A vaccine may be considered for travellers to Indonesia because hepatitis A can spread through contaminated food and water.
The CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year or older going to Indonesia. It also says infants aged 6 to 11 months should be vaccinated, although that dose does not count towards the routine 2-dose series. (CDC)
It may be especially relevant if you are:
- eating locally prepared food
- eating street food or market food
- staying outside higher-standard accommodation
- visiting rural areas or smaller islands
- travelling for a long period
- visiting friends or relatives
- volunteering or doing fieldwork
- staying where safe water access may be unreliable
Hepatitis A vaccination can reduce risk, but travellers should still follow careful food and water hygiene.
Typhoid Vaccine
Typhoid vaccine is commonly discussed for Indonesia. The CDC recommends typhoid vaccination for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. (CDC)
Typhoid risk may be higher for:
- long-stay travellers
- people visiting friends and relatives
- travellers eating local food regularly
- backpackers
- rural and island travellers
- volunteers and aid workers
- travellers staying where sanitation may be limited
Typhoid vaccination helps reduce risk, but it does not replace safe food and water precautions.
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio Vaccine
Travellers should check that routine UK vaccinations are up to date, including protection against diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
A diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccine may be discussed if your booster status is not current. This may be especially relevant if you are:
- staying for a long period
- volunteering or working outdoors
- travelling rurally
- hiking, diving, surfing, cycling or doing adventure activities
- visiting places with limited healthcare access
- at risk of cuts, wounds or injury
- unsure about your routine vaccination history
- travelling onward in Asia or the Pacific
The CDC advises travellers to be up to date on routine vaccines before travel, including chickenpox, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, flu, MMR, polio and shingles where relevant. (CDC)
Tetanus Vaccine
A tetanus vaccine may be discussed if your tetanus protection is not up to date.
Tetanus bacteria can enter through cuts, wounds or injuries. This may be relevant if you are hiking, surfing, diving, volunteering, working outdoors, visiting rural communities, cycling, backpacking, motorbiking or staying where wound care may be delayed.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine may be considered for travellers to Indonesia, especially where there may be exposure to blood or body fluids.
The CDC recommends hepatitis B vaccination for unvaccinated travellers of all ages travelling to Indonesia. (CDC)
Hepatitis B may be especially relevant for:
- long-stay travellers
- healthcare workers
- aid or volunteer workers
- people who may need medical or dental treatment abroad
- travellers with higher-risk sexual exposure
- people considering tattoos, piercings or cosmetic procedures
- people involved in contact sports, first aid or fieldwork
- occupational travellers
Rabies Vaccine
Rabies vaccine may be considered for Indonesia, especially for travellers who may be staying longer, visiting rural areas, working with animals, spending time around monkeys or dogs, or travelling where urgent medical care may be difficult to access.
The CDC states that dogs infected with rabies are commonly found in Indonesia and that rabies vaccines after exposure are typically available throughout most of the country. The FCDO also warns that there are many street dogs in Bali and elsewhere, monkeys around temples and tourist areas, and that rabies exists in wild and domestic animals, including pets. (CDC)
Rabies vaccination may be more relevant if you are:
- staying for a long time
- visiting rural areas or smaller islands
- volunteering or working outdoors
- working with animals
- spending time around temples, monkeys or stray dogs
- travelling with children
- cycling, running, hiking or walking in areas with stray animals
- staying somewhere with delayed access to urgent medical care
Even if you have pre-travel rabies vaccination, urgent medical care is still needed after any possible rabies exposure.
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
Japanese encephalitis vaccine may be important for some travellers to Indonesia.
The CDC recommends Japanese encephalitis vaccination for travellers moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis, spending long periods such as a month or more in affected areas, or frequently travelling to affected areas. It also says vaccination can be considered for shorter trips if travellers will do higher-risk activities such as rural travel, hiking, camping or staying without air conditioning, screens or bed nets. (CDC)
Japanese encephalitis vaccination may be more relevant if you are:
- staying for a month or longer
- travelling frequently to Indonesia
- visiting rural or agricultural areas
- camping, hiking or doing fieldwork
- staying in basic accommodation without screens or air conditioning
- travelling during periods of higher mosquito activity
- travelling with an uncertain or flexible itinerary
- visiting islands or regions where healthcare access is limited
Your clinician can advise whether Japanese encephalitis vaccination is suitable for your route and travel style.
Chikungunya Vaccine
Chikungunya vaccine may be discussed for some travellers to Indonesia. The CDC states there is elevated chikungunya risk in Indonesia and that vaccination may be considered for people travelling or moving there if they plan to stay for an extended period, such as 6 months or more. (CDC)
This is not a routine vaccine for every traveller, but it may be relevant for:
- long-stay travellers
- frequent travellers to Indonesia
- travellers with high mosquito exposure
- people moving to Indonesia
- people travelling during or near an outbreak
- laboratory or occupational exposure
Your clinician can advise whether chikungunya vaccination is suitable for your itinerary and health background.
Cholera Vaccine
Cholera vaccine is not needed by every traveller to Indonesia, but it may be discussed for higher-risk travel.
Cholera vaccination may be more relevant for:
- humanitarian work
- healthcare work
- disaster-relief work
- travel to outbreak-affected areas
- long-stay travel with poor sanitation
- limited access to safe food and water
- rural, island or field work
Cholera vaccination should always be combined with strict food, water and hand-hygiene precautions.
Dengue Vaccine
Dengue vaccine is not suitable for every traveller, but it may be discussed in specific circumstances. Dengue is a mosquito-borne risk in Indonesia, and the CDC lists dengue among non-vaccine-preventable diseases for travellers while advising mosquito-bite prevention. (CDC)
Speak to a clinician if you have previously had dengue, are travelling for a long stay, have frequent travel to dengue-risk countries, or are concerned about dengue risk.
Malaria Advice for Indonesia
Malaria advice for Indonesia depends strongly on the islands and regions you visit. The CDC recommends prescription medicine to prevent malaria for travellers going to certain areas of Indonesia. It lists transmission in all areas of eastern Indonesia, including Maluku, North Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, Papua and West Papua, including Labuan Bajo and the Komodo Islands in the Nusa Tenggara region. It also lists rural areas of Kalimantan, West Nusa Tenggara including Lombok, Sulawesi and Sumatra, with low transmission in some rural areas of Java. It lists no malaria transmission in Jakarta, Ubud, resort areas of Bali or Java, the Gili Islands or the Thousand Islands. (CDC)
A malaria risk assessment should consider:
- whether you are travelling only to Bali resort areas, Ubud, Jakarta or the Gili Islands
- whether you are visiting Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Komodo, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku or Papua
- whether you are travelling to rural, forest, island or remote areas
- season of travel
- length of stay
- accommodation type
- pregnancy status
- age and medical history
- previous reactions to malaria medicines
- onward travel to other malaria-risk countries
- access to urgent medical care
Malaria prevention may include:
- taking malaria tablets if recommended
- using insect repellent
- wearing long sleeves and trousers where practical
- sleeping in screened or air-conditioned accommodation where available
- using mosquito nets where needed
- seeking urgent medical help for fever during or after travel
A fever during or after travel to a malaria-risk area of Indonesia should be treated seriously. Always tell a healthcare professional that you have travelled to a malaria-risk country.
Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya and Mosquito-Bite Advice
Mosquito-bite prevention is important in Indonesia because dengue, Zika, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis and malaria may be relevant depending on the traveller, route and season. The FCDO lists Zika virus, malaria and dengue among health risks for Indonesia, and the CDC says mosquitoes and other bugs can spread diseases in Indonesia, many of which cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. (GOV.UK)
Travellers should consider:
- using insect repellent regularly
- wearing long sleeves and trousers where practical
- staying in screened or air-conditioned accommodation
- sleeping under a mosquito net where needed
- avoiding areas with standing water
- taking extra care during periods of increased mosquito activity
- seeking medical advice if fever, rash, severe headache, joint pain, red eyes or unusual symptoms develop
Pregnant travellers or those planning pregnancy should seek specialist advice before travel because Zika virus can have pregnancy-related concerns.
Schistosomiasis, Leptospirosis and Freshwater Exposure
Freshwater, mud and floodwater exposure should be considered carefully in Indonesia, especially for rural travel, rainforest trips, river activities, rainy-season travel, fieldwork and disaster-related travel.
The CDC lists schistosomiasis as present in Indonesia and advises avoiding swimming in fresh, unchlorinated water such as lakes, ponds or rivers. It also lists leptospirosis risk from animal urine-contaminated water or soil and melioidosis risk from contaminated fresh water, mud or soil, especially after heavy rains. (CDC)
To reduce risk:
- avoid swimming, bathing or wading in freshwater rivers, ponds, lakes or untreated pools where risk may exist
- avoid swimming or wading in floodwater or water that may be contaminated
- avoid contact between cuts or wounds and soil, mud or untreated water
- cover open wounds before outdoor or field activities
- use safe water for washing where possible
- choose properly chlorinated pools or sea water where available
- seek medical advice after possible high-risk water, mud or soil exposure
If you develop fever or unusual symptoms after freshwater, floodwater or soil exposure in Indonesia, seek medical advice and mention your travel history.
Food and Water Safety in Indonesia
Food and water precautions are important for Indonesia. Hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera and travellers’ diarrhoea can all be associated with contaminated food, water or poor sanitation.
The FCDO states that tap water is not safe to drink in Indonesia. (GOV.UK)
To reduce risk:
- drink bottled, boiled, filtered or properly treated water
- avoid ice unless you are confident it is safe
- eat food that is freshly cooked and served hot
- avoid raw or undercooked food where possible
- peel fruit yourself
- wash or sanitise hands regularly
- avoid unpasteurised dairy products
- carry oral rehydration salts for diarrhoea
Vaccines such as hepatitis A and typhoid can reduce some risks, but they do not replace careful food and water precautions.
Yellow Fever Certificate Advice for Indonesia
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for Indonesia itself by the CDC. However, the CDC states that yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with risk for yellow fever virus transmission. (CDC)
For UK travellers, certificate rules may depend on your route, transit stops and previous destinations.
Bring your full travel route to your appointment, including:
- UK departure route
- airport transits
- stopovers in Africa or South America
- previous destinations
- onward countries
- previous yellow fever certificate, if you have one
Do not leave yellow fever certificate checks until the last minute if your route includes a yellow fever risk country.
Air Quality, Volcanoes and Altitude Sickness in Indonesia
Air quality and environmental risks can be important in Indonesia. The FCDO says air quality in major Indonesian cities can reach levels classed as unhealthy for sensitive groups or unhealthy. It also notes that volcanic ash plumes can affect health, especially for people with respiratory conditions, and that wildfire smoke haze can affect parts of Indonesia during the dry season from May to November. (GOV.UK)
The FCDO also lists altitude sickness as a risk in parts of Indonesia. (GOV.UK)
Travellers should discuss extra planning if they:
- have asthma, COPD, heart disease or other respiratory conditions
- are travelling during wildfire haze season
- are visiting volcanic areas
- may trek at altitude
- are pregnant or travelling with children
- are older or have long-term medical conditions
Altitude sickness, volcanic ash and smoke haze are not vaccine-preventable, so itinerary planning, symptom awareness and medical preparation are important.
Routine Vaccines to Check Before Indonesia Travel
Before travelling, check whether your routine UK vaccinations are up to date.
Routine vaccine checks may include:
- measles, mumps and rubella
- diphtheria, tetanus and polio
- chickenpox, if not immune
- seasonal flu, depending on timing and risk
- COVID-19, depending on current guidance
- shingles or pneumococcal vaccination if eligible
The CDC notes that measles cases are rising worldwide and advises that all international travellers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR according to travel recommendations. (CDC)
Healthcare and Travel Insurance in Indonesia
Healthcare planning is very important for Indonesia. The FCDO states that the standard of local medical care can be poor, some medical tests cannot be performed reliably, and psychological and psychiatric services are limited. It also states that good medical care can be expensive, serious injuries or illness may not be treatable in remote areas, and medical evacuation can cost tens of thousands of pounds. (GOV.UK)
The FCDO says the emergency medical number in Indonesia is 118 and travellers should ask for an ambulance. It also advises contacting your insurance company quickly if referred to a medical facility. (GOV.UK)
Before travelling, consider:
- comprehensive travel insurance
- medical evacuation and repatriation cover
- access to funds for private or emergency healthcare
- cover for pre-existing medical conditions
- cover for diving, surfing, trekking, motorbiking, volunteering, fieldwork, boats or remote travel if relevant
- medication supplies
- prescription documentation
- emergency contact details available offline
- healthcare access outside major cities and tourist hubs
Medication Planning for Indonesia
Medication planning is important for Indonesia, particularly if you take regular prescription medication or travel outside major urban areas.
The FCDO notes that the legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in Indonesia, and points travellers to best-practice guidance for travelling with medicines. (GOV.UK)
Before travel:
- take enough regular medication for your full trip, plus extra for delays
- keep medicines in original packaging
- carry a copy of your prescription
- check medicine rules before travelling
- keep essential medication in hand luggage
- make sure your insurance covers your medical condition
- check availability of specialist medication before departure
- do not assume medicines available in the UK will be easy to obtain locally
Travellers taking malaria tablets should discuss side effects, timing, interactions, pregnancy status and medical history with a travel-health professional before departure.
Special Advice for Higher-Risk Travellers
Bali, Resort and Honeymoon Travellers
Travellers visiting Bali, Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua or nearby islands should still discuss hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus, rabies, dengue prevention, food and water hygiene, travel insurance and medicine planning. Malaria tablets are not normally needed for resort areas of Bali or Ubud according to CDC malaria guidance, but mosquito-bite prevention remains important. (CDC)
Backpackers and Multi-Island Travellers
Backpackers may have more exposure to local food, mosquitoes, rural accommodation, road travel, animals, freshwater and delayed healthcare access. Bring your full island route to the appointment because malaria, Japanese encephalitis, rabies and healthcare access can vary between regions.
Lombok, Komodo and Eastern Indonesia Travellers
Travellers visiting Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Komodo, Flores, Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, Papua or West Papua should discuss malaria risk carefully. CDC guidance lists malaria transmission in all areas of eastern Indonesia, including Labuan Bajo and the Komodo Islands in the Nusa Tenggara region. (CDC)
Rural, Rainforest and Fieldwork Travellers
Travellers visiting rural communities, rainforests, plantations, national parks, Kalimantan, Sumatra, Sulawesi or Papua may have greater exposure to mosquitoes, animals, local food and water risks, freshwater exposure and delayed healthcare access. Malaria prevention, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, tetanus and travel insurance should be discussed.
Volunteers, Aid Workers and Healthcare Workers
Volunteers, aid workers and healthcare workers may have higher exposure to local food, unsafe water, animals, blood or body fluids, rural settings, mosquitoes and limited healthcare access. Hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, cholera, malaria prevention and evacuation cover may be more relevant.
Divers, Surfers and Adventure Travellers
Divers, surfers and adventure travellers should check tetanus status, travel insurance cover, evacuation arrangements, wound care, reef cuts, sea injuries, dehydration, sun exposure and access to medical care. Divers should check whether their insurance covers diving depth, liveaboards and evacuation.
Travellers Visiting Friends and Relatives
Travellers visiting friends and relatives may stay longer, eat more local food and travel outside main tourist areas. They should still seek travel-health advice, even if they have visited Indonesia before.
Long-Stay Travellers
Long stays may increase exposure to mosquitoes, local food, animals, healthcare systems, sexual health risks and medicine-supply issues. Hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid and malaria prevention may be more relevant depending on itinerary.
Regional Travellers to Southeast Asia or the Pacific
Many travellers combine Indonesia with Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia, Papua New Guinea or the Philippines. Bring your full route to your appointment because malaria risk, yellow fever certificate rules, Japanese encephalitis risk, dengue/Zika risk, healthcare access and medicine rules may differ between countries.
Children
Children should have routine vaccinations checked carefully. They may be more likely to approach animals, become dehydrated quickly from diarrhoea or fever, swallow water while swimming, or not report bites and scratches clearly.
Pregnant or Immunocompromised Travellers
Pregnant or immunocompromised travellers should seek specialist advice before travel. Some vaccines or malaria tablets may not be suitable, and risks from malaria, Zika, dengue, food and waterborne illness, dehydration, air pollution or limited healthcare access may be higher.
When Should I Book Travel Vaccinations for Indonesia?
Ideally, book your Indonesia travel vaccination appointment 6–8 weeks before travel. The FCDO advises travellers to check the latest vaccine recommendations for Indonesia at least 8 weeks before travel. (GOV.UK)
This gives time to:
- review routine vaccine status
- check hepatitis A and typhoid suitability
- review tetanus and polio protection
- discuss hepatitis B risk
- discuss rabies risk
- discuss Japanese encephalitis suitability
- discuss chikungunya or dengue vaccination in specific circumstances
- arrange malaria tablets if recommended
- discuss dengue, Zika, chikungunya and mosquito-bite prevention
- review freshwater, mud, floodwater and schistosomiasis exposure
- check yellow fever certificate rules if travelling via a risk country
- plan medication and travel insurance
- consider medical evacuation cover
If travelling sooner, still seek advice. Some vaccines, malaria prevention and practical travel-health guidance may still be useful at short notice.
Book your Indonesia travel-health consultation
- Review your Indonesia itinerary, including Bali, Jakarta, Java, Lombok, Gili Islands, Komodo, Labuan Bajo, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua or rural travel
- Discuss hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, malaria prevention, dengue prevention, food and water safety, and yellow fever certificate needs if travelling via a risk country
- Get tailored advice based on your travel dates, accommodation, island route, mosquito exposure, animal exposure, freshwater exposure, medical background and wider itinerary
FAQs about Indonesia Travel Vaccinations
1. What vaccinations do I need for Indonesia?
Vaccines depend on your itinerary, length of stay, medical history and previous vaccinations. Commonly discussed vaccines include hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus and diphtheria/tetanus/polio. Some travellers may also discuss hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, cholera, chikungunya, dengue vaccine suitability and malaria tablets.
2. Do I need yellow fever vaccine for Indonesia?
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for Indonesia itself by the CDC. However, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk. (CDC)
3. Do I need malaria tablets for Indonesia?
Malaria tablets may be recommended depending on where you are travelling. The CDC recommends malaria tablets for certain areas, including all areas of eastern Indonesia, rural areas of several islands and some rural areas of Java, but lists no malaria transmission in Jakarta, Ubud, resort areas of Bali or Java, the Gili Islands and the Thousand Islands. (CDC)
4. Do I need malaria tablets for Bali?
For many Bali resort itineraries, malaria tablets are not normally needed. The CDC lists no malaria transmission in Ubud or resort areas of Bali, but mosquito-bite prevention remains important because dengue and other mosquito-borne infections can still occur. (CDC)
5. Do I need hepatitis A vaccine for Indonesia?
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended by the CDC for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year or older going to Indonesia. (CDC)
6. Do I need typhoid vaccine for Indonesia?
Typhoid vaccine is recommended by the CDC for most travellers to Indonesia, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. (CDC)
7. Do I need Japanese encephalitis vaccine for Indonesia?
Japanese encephalitis vaccine may be recommended for long stays, frequent travel, moving to Indonesia, rural travel, hiking, camping or uncertain itineraries. It is not usually recommended for short-term travel limited to urban areas or areas without a clear Japanese encephalitis season. (CDC)
8. Is rabies a risk in Indonesia?
9. Is dengue a risk in Indonesia?
10. Is tap water safe to drink in Indonesia?
No. The FCDO states that tap water is not safe to drink in Indonesia. Travellers should use bottled, boiled, filtered or properly treated water. (GOV.UK)
11. Is healthcare reliable in Indonesia?
Healthcare access can vary. The FCDO states that local medical care can be poor, good medical care can be expensive, remote areas may not be able to treat serious illness or injury, and medical evacuation can cost tens of thousands of pounds. (GOV.UK)
12. What emergency number should I call in Indonesia?
The FCDO says to call 118 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you are referred to a medical facility. (GOV.UK)
13. When should I book Indonesia travel vaccinations?
Book ideally 6–8 weeks before travel. If travelling sooner, still seek advice because vaccine planning, malaria tablets, mosquito-bite prevention and yellow fever certificate checks may still be important.
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