Thread: Indonesia

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-c...vice/indonesia




Also be cautious for Rabies in Bali.

RABIES
BALI, INDONESIA 26 Feb
There have been over 190 cases of human rabies reported in Bali in an outbreak that has been going on over the last two years. With Bali being such a popular travel destination, it is worth reminding people of preventative measures to be taken against the disease.
It is transmitted via a bite or via a lick from an animal to an open wound - no matter how inconsequential. One should avoid contact with animals unless you are absolutely sure they are safe. If you are considering a longer stay, it is advisable to have a vaccination. Should you be bitten or have a wound licked, you should wash the wound very thoroughly as soon as possible. Treatment following a bite is essential, even if you have been vaccinated. Often, a flight back to Australia, the UK or a similarly well-equipped country is necessary. Good travel insurance with medical evacuation is therefore also essential. Remember that Rabies is almost always fatal.

Although rabies itself does not currently occur in Australia, another virus, called Australian bat lyssavirus, does occur in Australia and is treated the same way as rabies.The Australian form of rabies, Australian bat lyssavirus, is carried by bats and flying foxes.Rabies, including the Australian form of rabies, is treated by thorough cleansing of the wound, followed by a series of six injections of rabies immunoglobulin and vaccine over the course of one month

Cheers, I like the update, not too keen on those buggers!

....some more scary statistic...
Rabies occurs in more than 150 countries and territories.
Worldwide, more than 55 000 people die of rabies every year.
40% of people who are bitten by suspect rabid animals are children under 15 years of age.
Dogs are the source of 99% of human rabies deaths.
Wound cleansing and immunization within a few hours after contact with a suspect rabid animal can prevent the onset of rabies and death.
Every year, more than 15 million people worldwide receive a post-exposure preventive regimen to avert the disease – this is estimated to prevent 327 000 rabies deaths annually