In Reply to: shots for bali posted by spinal tap on Friday, 17. April 2009 at 22:46 Bali Time:
Travel Doctor at
http://www.traveldoctor.info/vaccinations/indonesia+(bali).118.html
says Recommended vaccinations Starting
Diphtheria 1 day
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) 1 week
Tetanus 1 day
Malaria
Yellow fever - transit 10 days
East Perth Medical Clinic at
http://www.travelvaccination.com.au/travel-vaccines-for-indonesia-bali/
says Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid
For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria
Revaccination recommended every 10 years
MD Travel Health at
http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinations/asia/bali.html
says Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Better Health, Victorian Government at
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/ateaf/2377772?open
suggests
Hepatitis A - the risk of catching hepatitis A is estimated at one in every 1,000 travellers per month of stay. This incidence applies to a stay in a high class hotel. The incidence is three times higher in backpackers.
Typhoid - modern vaccines for the prevention of typhoid are well tolerated and advisable if staying more than two weeks in Bali. However, it is reasonable to have this vaccination for a shorter stay as well.
Routine vaccinations - childhood vaccines should be brought up to date if required. Boosters for tetanus and diphtheria (ADT) and whooping cough (DTPa - MMR with Priorix), poliomyelitis (IPV) may be advised. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine should be given if you were born after 1965 and have not received a second dose of the MMR vaccine. Meningococcal C, hepatitis B and chicken pox vaccines are now part of the routine list recommended by the NHMRC.
Flu vaccine - this is a consideration, because influenza is prevalent all year round in tropical countries. Vaccination against pneumonia may also be advisable for higher risk groups.
Cholera - new effective vaccines are now available but, in general, are not considered necessary.