Question Vaccines for Indonesia

[Scubagermany]

For whom it may concern Rabipur vaccination costs 80 euros. You need 3 shots for secure protection on day 1, 7, 21

 

[uncfnp]

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Information from CDC website…

“In the United States, however, where a single dose of rabies vaccine can exceed $400, cost has been a deterrent to preexposure prophylaxis. Although the new ACIP guidelines have reduced the associated inconvenience of 3 pretravel clinic visits extending over several weeks to just 2 visits 7 days apart, the high price might influence a traveler’s decision about whether to accept preexposure prophylaxis.”

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Insurance coverage varies but generally post-exposure is covered and pre-exposure (PrEP) is not. In the US the vaccine is marketed under the name Rabavert.

Interestingly, even if previously vaccinated for rabies, post-exposure boosters are still recommended.

 

[Umuntu]

In the United States, however, where a single dose of rabies vaccine can exceed $400

Land of the “free”

 

[Centrals]

I only carried insect repellent(non DEET) in SE Asia nowadays. Used to carry a mossie net and two types of tablet(Chloroquine and Proguanil) for malaria.
The only time that I had injection for travelling, yellow fever, was to S. America yrs ago.

 

[ron_dodge]

Please let us know how easily you find it tracking down sources for these. The Hepatitis vaccines should be easy; I'm curious about the Chikungunya and typhoid vaccine availability.

I've always used Passport Health. They're a national clinic with a good number of locations.

Travel Clinic Locations | Passport Health

Passport Health has clinics throughout the United States. See where you can receive travel vaccines like typhoid and yellow fever near you.

www.passporthealthusa.com

 

[Bookworm11]

When I went to Passport Health, I saw a nurse practitioner. The consultation was a general Indonesia one, not specific to Raja Ampat or to diving. It was exactly the,same as,what the CDC has on their website. She pushed their emergency medicine kit and their anti-diarrhea kits, both available at inflated prices. She could not give any advice for ear medication for diving. To get any antibiotics for diarrhea cost an additional $35 and a separate phone call. It was totally useless. I did not learn anything I did not already know. However, they may be the only source of certain vaccines in my area. I regard them as a useless ripoff and not true travel medicine at all.

 

[Travelnsj]

When I went to Passport Health, I saw a nurse practitioner. The consultation was a general Indonesia one, not specific to Raja Ampat or to diving. It was exactly the,same as,what the CDC has on their website. She pushed their emergency medicine kit and their anti-diarrhea kits, both available at inflated prices. She could not give any advice for ear medication for diving. To get any antibiotics for diarrhea cost an additional $35 and a separate phone call. It was totally useless. I did not learn anything I did not already know. However, they may be the only source of certain vaccines in my area. I regard them as a useless ripoff and not true travel medicine at all.

Been in Bali for a week on my way to Raja Ampat Lembeh and Bangka...my 22nd time here in 20 years...get a flu shot and covid...bring Pepto and a Zpack...you will fine...and for your ears..ear beer..you can make at home!...oh yes Bug replant.....Enjoy!

 

[Bookworm11]

Thanks for that advice. I dove in Bali last year. I already had a recent Covid and flu shot, and I'm set with everything else except the Z pack. My PCP may send it to me, but doubtful as Passport Health did not include it on their non useful report, and I refuse on principle to pay them additional money to get a prescription. However, I've never gotten sick from any intestinal bug in any foreign country other than food poisoning in Japan caused by McDonalds,,of all places.

 

[DirtFish]

For our upcoming trip to Raja for 14 days then Thailand for 3 weeks, we met with our county health department travel nurse. She was very knowledgeable and had mapped out the specific areas we were traveling to and what vaccines to take. Our list included current influenza, covid booster, typhoid shot, chikungunya, malaria (malarone) tabs., Hep. A single shot, cipro and Imodium. My wife and I both have had Hep. B and A shots in the past but it was many years ago so the Hep. A was more of a booster shot. All of this including the meds. were covered by Medicare part D. I was very impressed with the help and information that they provided.
We purchased a few large bottles of Picaridin to treat our clothes and have Deet in every possible form imaginable, along with one of those little machines that cover a 20ft. area for our room at night.
I am a bit pissed off that the Dengue shot is not approved in the US. During our 6 week trip to Curacao this year several people staying next door to us were infected.
Now my biggest concern is surviving the 18 flight. Lol

 

[clownfishsydney]

For our upcoming trip to Raja for 14 days then Thailand for 3 weeks, we met with our county health department travel nurse. She was very knowledgeable and had mapped out the specific areas we were traveling to and what vaccines to take. Our list included current influenza, covid booster, typhoid shot, chikungunya, malaria (malarone) tabs., Hep. A single shot, cipro and Imodium. My wife and I both have had Hep. B and A shots in the past but it was many years ago so the Hep. A was more of a booster shot. All of this including the meds. were covered by Medicare part D. I was very impressed with the help and information that they provided.
We purchased a few large bottles of Picaridin to treat our clothes and have Deet in every possible form imaginable, along with one of those little machines that cover a 20ft. area for our room at night.
I am a bit pissed off that the Dengue shot is not approved in the US. During our 6 week trip to Curacao this year several people staying next door to us were infected.
Now my biggest concern is surviving the 18 flight. Lol

EDITED (mixed up my drugs):

Larium should not be taken if you are a scuba diver. Its side effects are similar to DCS. I have seen a diver have severe mental issues caused by it and another friend suffered the DCS-like side effects.