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
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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