Complete health guide

🧬 First Things First: ALWAYS See a Travel Clinic

Before you hop on that flight, book an appointment with a travel clinic or your doctor.

Why? Because:

• They know what’s poppin’ in the country right now

• They’ll customize your shots/meds based on your trip length, areas you’re visiting, and what you’ll be doing

• They can write scripts for antibiotics or anti-malarials if needed

So yeah. Don't wing it. Consult first.

💉 Recommended Vaccinations for Bali

These aren’t always required, but highly recommended:

✅ Routine Vaccines (make sure these are up to date):

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Tdap)

• Polio

• Influenza (flu shot)

💉 Strongly Recommended for Most Travelers:

• Hepatitis A – food & water-borne (like that dodgy nasi goreng from a sketchy stall? Yeah.)

• Typhoid – also from contaminated food/water (especially if you’re hitting local warungs)

💉 Depending on Your Plans:

• Hepatitis B – if you might get tattoos, piercings, or need medical treatment while there

• Rabies – if you’re planning on being around animals (stray dogs, monkeys in Ubud, etc.)

• Japanese Encephalitis – for long stays in rural areas or if you're spending weeks in the countryside

• Malaria Pills – not a huge risk in most parts of Bali, but if you’re island hopping or going remote, ask your doc

🧳 What to Pack (Health Essentials)

This is the stuff you want on hand when something hits:

💊 Medications:

• Basic painkillers: ibuprofen, paracetamol

• Anti-diarrheal: loperamide (Imodium) for emergency situations

• Oral rehydration salts: absolute lifesavers if you get Bali Belly

• Antihistamines: for allergies, bites, or mild reactions

• Antibiotics: like Azithromycin or Ciprofloxacin (ONLY if prescribed)

• Motion sickness tablets: especially for fast boat rides

• Melatonin: to reset your jetlag game

• Electrolyte tablets: to stay hydrated in that Bali heat

🧼 Health + Hygiene:

• Hand sanitizer (small bottle, always in your bag)

• Wet wipes (toilet paper isn’t always a thing in public restrooms)

• Bug spray with DEET or picaridin – mosquitoes go feral at sunset

• After-bite cream or soothing aloe gel

• Sunscreen (SPF 30+ minimum – the UV here is NO joke)

• Lip balm with SPF – often overlooked, totally essential

• Mini first aid kit: plasters, tweezers, antiseptic cream

🩳 Extra Smart Stuff to Bring:

• Reusable water bottle (refill at filtered water stations)

• Travel insurance – this isn’t optional, babes. Get that coverage.

• Proof of vax (especially COVID) – some places may still ask

• Prescription meds + doctor’s note – bring what you need for your full stay

🦠 Stay Healthy While in Bali

• Don’t drink tap water – even for brushing your teeth

• Be careful with ice – stick to bars/restaurants that use filtered ice

• Ease into local food – don’t go spicy, greasy, and raw on Day 1

• Wash your hands religiously (or use sanitizer constantly)

• Avoid petting stray animals (we know the Bali dogs are cute, but don’t risk rabies)

• Use mosquito repellent, esp. in early mornings & evenings

🚑 In Case of Emergency

• Hospitals in Bali? Decent in main areas (like BIMC in Kuta/Seminyak or Siloam in Denpasar)

• Ambulances exist, but they’re slow AF due to traffic. Go straight to a clinic if possible.

• Phone a local driver or ride app if you need to get to a hospital fast.

🧘 Bali Health Checklist

✅ See a travel clinic before you go
✅ Get your vaccines sorted
✅ Pack meds + a small health kit
✅ Avoid sketchy water and food
✅ Use mosquito repellent like your life depends on it
✅ Get insurance (seriously, just do it)