Health Important Notice

*Reduce the amount of TEA you consume.

*Do not eat bread which has only JUST been toasted.

*Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS .

*Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night .

*Do not drink coffee TWICE a day.

*Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.

*Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning.

*Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm.

*Do not take alcohol more than one glass/cup/serving a day.

*Do not take pills with COOL water.

*Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping.

*Getting LESS than 8 hours of sleep affects your health.

*People used to napping will not get old easily.

*When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone, the radiation is 1000 times.

*Answer the phone by LEFT ear, it'll spoil your brain directly by using right ear.

*Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time, rest your ear awhile after 1 hour.
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Health Considerations

Lifestyle:

Expatriates often have an unhealthy lifestyle in Indonesia

· Many people do not exercise sufficiently because of the heat and pollution

· 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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