Friday 8 December 2017

Malaria in bali

Map showing extent of malaria risk in Indonesia. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. In the main resorts area the risk is close to zero.


If you plan to visit rural areas for a longer perio or do a lot of mountain trekking, etc then you could consider malaria prophylaxis. No vaccination is available for malaria !

None in the cities of Jakarta and Ubu resort areas of Bali and Java, and Gili Islands and the Thousand Islands (Pulau Seribu). Chloroquine ( P. falciparum and P. vivax ) P. Though you got the smallest chance of catching the infection especially if the accommodation you stay in is that safe or have no history of such incident, you might still take the vaccine. You can ask a specialist or even a general. You will need to continue your regular cleaning regime.


Keep the piercing out of both the sea and swimming pools. At the best of times, swimming pool hygiene can be iffy and if the sea you swim in is near a sewerage outlet your piercing.

Can you catch malaria in Bali? Is Bali a risk free area? What are the areas of Indonesia with risk of malaria?


The medications listed below are effective against malaria in this country. Discuss with your healthcare provider which antimalarial regimen is. Atovaquone-proguanil.


Malaria tablets are not recommended for Bali. Plenty of posts on this forum about Dengue. Read up about this and ensure you are protected with insect repellant.


Other areas of Indonesia are a different story but Bali is fairly safe. Dengue Fever is however very common in Bali. Risk is high on the island of Sumba and on all islands and in. In the following areas the risk is not high enough to warrant antimalarial tablets for most travellers, however, it may.


If you are going to a risk area, fill your malaria prescription before you leave, and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. There is low to no risk in. None in cities of Jakarta and Ubu resort areas of Bali and Java, and Gili Islands and the Thousand Islands (Pulau Seribu).

Answer of 8: I have been doing research to try and determine the risk of malaria in Bali. Just about everything I have read says that malaria is not a significant risk in tourist areas of Bali , but I am having trouble finding additional details. Nearby Lombok is but there is no Malarial activity apparent there either at this time.


I am travelling with my family in weeks. The Plasmodium parasite is mainly spread by female Anopheles mosquitoes, which mainly bite at dusk and at night. When an infected mosquito bites a person, it passes the parasites into the bloodstream.

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