Should I get vaccination before travelling to Lombok (Indonesia)

Everyone 16 years of age and older should get fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before travel. Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Indonesia. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.

1. What vaccinations do I need for Lombok?
2. How soon before you travel do you need injections?
3. Do you need malaria tablets for Lombok?
4. Does Bali have malaria?
5. How long does Hep A and B vaccine last?
6. How long do vaccinations last for travel?
7. How much do travel vaccines cost?
8. Is Lombok a malaria zone?
9. Does Lombok have malaria?
10. What vaccinations do I need for Bali 2019?
11. What is Bali belly caused from?
12. What is the best month to travel to Bali?
13. Is there malaria in Padang?

What vaccinations do I need for Lombok?

• Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is commonly recommended for travel to Bali, Lombok, Sumatra or Java. ...
• Typhoid. A food and water borne disease, typhoid vaccination is recommended for some itineraries.
• Malaria. ...
• Rabies. ...
• Japanese encephalitis. ...
• Influenza. ...
• Travellers diarrhoea, giardia and dysentery. ...
• Cholera.

How soon before you travel do you need injections?

When should I start thinking about the vaccines I need? If possible, see the GP or a private travel clinic at least 8 weeks before you're due to travel. Some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity. And some vaccines involve a number of doses spread over several weeks or months.

Do you need malaria tablets for Lombok?

Low to no risk: antimalarial tablets are not usually advised. If travelling to an area remote from medical facilities, carrying standby emergency treatment for malaria may be considered.

Does Bali have malaria?

The general risk to catch malaria in Bali is very small. In the main resorts area, the risk is close to zero. If you plan to visit rural areas for a longer period or do a lot of mountain trekking, etc. then you could consider malaria prophylaxis.

How long does Hep A and B vaccine last?

How long does the Hepatitis A vaccine last? The vaccine lasts up to 12 months against Hepatitis A.

How long do vaccinations last for travel?

The course can sometimes be accelerated if necessary. This involves 2 doses being given 2 weeks apart. Booster doses of the vaccine are recommended every 3 years, if necessary.

How much do travel vaccines cost?

Some people like to visit travel-certified pharmacies because you can meet with a specially trained pharmacist for a one-on-one consultation and receive all your vaccines and medications at one location. The cost to see the pharmacist can range anywhere from $50 to $150 depending on the location and pharmacy.

Is Lombok a malaria zone?

The bigger cities of Lombok and the area around them (Mataram, Cakranegara and Ampenan) are considered as malaria-free. So in these areas you don't have to worry about anything. Take care when you go further east to rural places or in the jungle, especially the region in and around Rinjani National Park.

Does Lombok have malaria?

Although there is malaria throughout Indonesia, the risk to travellers staying in the main tourist areas of Bali, Lombok and the Gili islands is quite small and malaria tablets are usually not prescribed.

What vaccinations do I need for Bali 2019?

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Indonesia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza. Shot lasts 2 years.

What is Bali belly caused from?

Bali Belly is another name for traveller's diarrhoea caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Usually, Bali Belly is caused by bacteria. The bacteria most likely to make you sick with a stomach bug is escherichia coli (e coli) as well as shigella s and salmonella.

What is the best month to travel to Bali?

The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island's dry season. Bali experiences only two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Throughout the year, the daytime temps hover between the mid-80s and low 90s, with only the humidity and precipitation patterns changing.

Is there malaria in Padang?

Padang Cermin sub-district is one of the endemic areas of malaria which is geographically a coastal area dominated by water-flooded land use supports the breeding and living place of Anopheles sp. mosquito.