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Health Considerations
Lifestyle:
· Excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and overeating are common
· Many people gain weight
· Try to moderate your diet and exercise regularly
Vaccinations:
Start all vaccinations well before posting as you may need a course of injections.
· Check with your doctor that all previous vaccinations are up to date
· All adult and childhood vaccinations can be given at the Clinic or Hospital in Jakarta
Medications:
Most medications are available in Indonesia
· The clinic or hospital in Jakarta, stocks a wide range of medications
Doctors and Clinics:
· Expatriate doctors generally can not practise in Indonesia but there are exceptions for some clinics in Jakarta. Contact your company for assistance if necessary
· Some local Clinics and Hospitals are well equipped but generally not of your country standard
· Most clinics are Indonesian with associated cultural and language problems sometimes
· Ensure disposable needles and syringes and sterile instruments are used
· Try to avoid any surgical procedures without second opinion from your private country at home
House and Hotel Calls:
· Home visits are usually available
· Hotels have a doctor on call or a hotel clinic. Expect high fees
· It is often preferable to proceed directly to the clinic or hospital
Ambulance:
· Ambulance services are usually owned by hospitals or private clinics and are often not of your country standard. Payment before service is normal
· It may be faster to go by car or taxi to a clinic or hospital
Blood Bank:
· The Red Cross monitors blood banks. Standards are variable.
Blood supply is not a free service
· Avoid blood transfusion if possible. Insist blood is re screened by the hospital before transfusion. Contact your home doctor or your company doctor first
· Rh -ve blood is rare in Asia and difficult to obtain
Dentists:
· Good quality treatment is available in Jakarta
. Request an indication of likely fees before starting treatment
Contact the recommended dentists
· Try to restrict to emergency treatment only
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Vaccinations:
Start all vaccinations well before posting as you may need a course of injections.
· Check with your doctor that all previous vaccinations are up to date
· All adult and childhood vaccinations can be given at the Clinic or Hospital in Jakarta
Medications:
Most medications are available in Indonesia
· The clinic or hospital in Jakarta, stocks a wide range of medications
Doctors and Clinics:
· Expatriate doctors generally can not practise in Indonesia but there are exceptions for some clinics in Jakarta. Contact your company for assistance if necessary
· Some local Clinics and Hospitals are well equipped but generally not of your country standard
· Most clinics are Indonesian with associated cultural and language problems sometimes
· Ensure disposable needles and syringes and sterile instruments are used
· Try to avoid any surgical procedures without second opinion from your private country at home
House and Hotel Calls:
· Home visits are usually available
· Hotels have a doctor on call or a hotel clinic. Expect high fees
· It is often preferable to proceed directly to the clinic or hospital
Ambulance:
· Ambulance services are usually owned by hospitals or private clinics and are often not of your country standard. Payment before service is normal
· It may be faster to go by car or taxi to a clinic or hospital
Blood Bank:
· The Red Cross monitors blood banks. Standards are variable.
Blood supply is not a free service
· Avoid blood transfusion if possible. Insist blood is re screened by the hospital before transfusion. Contact your home doctor or your company doctor first
· Rh -ve blood is rare in Asia and difficult to obtain
Dentists:
· Good quality treatment is available in Jakarta
. Request an indication of likely fees before starting treatment
Contact the recommended dentists
· Try to restrict to emergency treatment only
A Health Guide For Visitors TO Indonesia
Air:
- All major Indonesian cities have severe atmospheric pollution. This can be unpleasant but exposure during a normal 2-3 year posting is unlikely to cause new health problem
- Pre existing respiratory problems may be aggravated but asthma is very common in Indonesia also Hay fever is common
Water:
- Do not drink tap water anywhere in Indonesia.
- Bottled water is widely available and should be used for drinking, tooth brushing and for a final rinse after washing fruit and vegetables
Food:
- Most foods are available
- Fruit and vegetables are of reasonable quality
- Meat and fish from public markets should generally be avoided
- Supermarkets offer much higher food handling standards
Restaurant:
- Many restaurants have acceptable hygiene standards in Jakarta. These standards can vary daily and with food type irrespective of the quality of the restaurant or hotel
- Roadside food stalls should be avoided especially Padang food stalls
- Shellfish, snails and uncooked fish should not be eaten.
Read More..
Water:
- Do not drink tap water anywhere in Indonesia.
- Bottled water is widely available and should be used for drinking, tooth brushing and for a final rinse after washing fruit and vegetables
Food:
- Most foods are available
- Fruit and vegetables are of reasonable quality
- Meat and fish from public markets should generally be avoided
- Supermarkets offer much higher food handling standards
Restaurant:
- Many restaurants have acceptable hygiene standards in Jakarta. These standards can vary daily and with food type irrespective of the quality of the restaurant or hotel
- Roadside food stalls should be avoided especially Padang food stalls
- Shellfish, snails and uncooked fish should not be eaten.
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