We have identified you may not be viewing TRAVAX optimally because the browser you are using is unsupported - click here.

Suitcase

Dengue Fever in Indonesia

14 December 2011

According to health officials, the Kebayoran Lama district recorded 235 dengue fever cases this year to date. There have been 1194 dengue fever cases recorded in South Jakarta this year, including cases in Pasar Minggu district (194), Tebet (151), Jagakarsa (123), Cilandak (118), Pesanggrahan (93), Kebayoran Baru and Setiabudi (85), Pancoran (61) and Mampang Prapatan (49).

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.