koozemani
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Rabid Dogs Kill 78 in Holiday Hotspot of Bali | Fox News
Bali just moved a little lower on my list until this passes.
Bali just moved a little lower on my list until this passes.
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But there are pages of other warnings as well...Rabies is endemic in Indonesia and a particular problem in Bali, where it has caused over 100 deaths from 2008 to 2010. Polio reemerged in Western Java in 2005. Travelers are urged to consult with their personal physicians and to get updated information on prevalent diseases before traveling to Indonesia. Travelers should be current on all recommended immunizations; those planning on traveling extensively should consider the series of three pre-exposure inoculations against rabies. Local pharmacies carry a range of products of variable quality, availability, and cost. Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are a significant risk and U.S. citizens should patronize only reputable pharmacies.
Well, no one wants to have to do that, nor get bitten by rabid dogs even without that risk. And there are pages of other warnings.If you get the vaccination against rabies first, you'll have no problem with it.
. . . With the current state of Bali and the party idiots that go, u r more likely to be hit by a motorbike or get an STD than get rabies. Just be cautious and take what preventative measures you can.
So, watch out for dogs and motorbikes and wear your rubbers?