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Indonesia health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Yes
Hepatitis A and B

Yes
Malaria

Sometimes*
Rabies

Sometimes**
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

Yes
Yellow Fever

No***

* The risk of malaria varies according to area - check before travel.

** There is a risk of rabies throughout Indonesia, in particular in Bali.

**A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas.

Health insurance to include emergency repatriation cover is strongly advised. Adequate routine medical care is available in all major cities, but emergency services are generally inadequate outside major cities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payments before any treatment is given. Clinics catering specifically to foreigners can be found in most capital cities. Although medical costs are relatively cheap, drugs can be expensive.

Food and drink: 

Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised. Avoid dairy products that are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Other risks: 

Vaccinations for tuberculosis, meningitis and Japanese B encephalitis are sometimes recommended.

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