I think I have read everything there is on bali belly and was starting to get quite paranoid as my daughter and I seem to be susceptable to somach bugs and my husband has been known to faint on the toilet! And that's in Australia!
I have now decided to take reasonable precautions as detailed by so many postings. ie- no local water, no eating at carts( I know a lot of people do but I don't think we will risk it) I think we will do the red cordial as that can't hurt and is easy to do. Also I read somewhere it is a good idea to eat lots of vegies and fruit in the 2 weeks before you go helps get your stomach ready. Can't hurt any way. I know this is just for 'loose bowels' due to unfamilar food.
If we do get 'loose' we will use charchol or imodium. From what I read you will know if you have a real bug ( thankyou for those lovely descriptions!)so I gather it is wise to contact a doctor (I have printed off the info for the BMIC and SOS (thank you bopgirl)
What is in the injection does anyone know? Do you then need anti biotics as well?
So now that i feel prepared I am not going to worry about it. I'm sure that Murphy's law will apply. Now that I am prepared I won't need it! Here's hoping.