Increase in cases of Japanese Encephelatis in Bali

[serfty]

Visitors to Bali are warned to avoid dirtier rural areas, stay in air-conditioned or screened rooms, and otherwise minimise exposure to open air

Japanese Encephelatis is a brain infection and can be deadly with a 25% mortality rate.

Symptoms can take two weeks or more to become noticeable, and include fever, headache, neck stiffness, tremors, convulsions in children and even paralysis.

More:

Uncommon Yet You Need to be Aware of Japanese Encephalitis — BIMC HOSPITAL - Bali - 24 Hour Medical and Emergency Centre

Outbreak of rare disease in Bali capable of killing a quarter of victims

 

[docjames]

A more reliable site:

Health Information for Travelers to Indonesia - Clinician view | Travelers' Health | CDC

Vaccination recommended for

Recommended for the following groups:

• Long-term travelers (i.e. trips lasting a month or more) to endemic areas during Japanese encephalitis virus transmission season.

Consider for the following groups:

• Short-term (<1 month) travelers to endemic areas during Japanese encephalitis virus transmission season if their itinerary or activities will increase their risk (e.g. spending substantial time outdoors in rural or agricultural areas; staying in accommodations without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets.)
• Travelers to an area with an ongoing outbreak of Japanese encephalitis.
• Travelers to endemic areas who are uncertain of specific activities or duration of travel.

CDC dont current have a travel alert for JE other than the advice above.

 

[GoldCanyon340]

Ouch, am considering a long stay in Bali at some point next year. Thanks for the advice.