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	Vaccinations and Precautions Visitors from temperate climates should be aware of tropical health considerations. A thorough medical check makes good sense, followed by a blood and stool test when you return. Travellers to Southeast Asia should be up to date with vaccinations against polio, tetanus and diphteria. You may wish to consider a hepatitis A shot. The risk of contracting malaria is low in most parts of North Sulawesi but considerably higher in Sangihe Talaud. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended if you are traveling to Central Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Timor or Irian Jaya. Do not neglect minor cuts and scratches in the tropics. Disinfect and treat any broken skin. Dengue fever is a relatively common problem in Indonesia. Rarely fatal in fit adults it requires considerable time for convalescence. The mosquito transmitting dengue feeds during the day, so use a good insect repellent (reapply after swimming or sweating). Sleep in a screened area or under mosquito nets and wear protective clothing when possible. Protecting yourself against insect bites will also help to prevent malaria and other diseases carried by insects. A typhoid vaccination is recommended because of the presence of S. Typhi strains resistant to multiple antibiotics in Indonesia. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are coming from a country in tropical South America or sub-Saharan Africa. (There is no risk for yellow fever in Southeast Asia.) See your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect. Health Care Services 24-hour pharmacies are quite common in Manado, and can be found in the other major population centers as well. Prices are quite reasonable, and nearly any standard medication can be found. Before coming to Indonesia travelers should – as for any trip overseas – already have a sufficient supply of any prescription medicine needed until the next trip home. This is because while you may be able to continue that supply from a local facility, or you may find a local substitute acceptable to your original prescribing physician, this is not guaranteed. There are several hospitals in the area, including one with a recompression chamber in Manado. Physicians will furnish all necessary paperwork for insurance claims upon request, and the typically low prices are unlikely to overburden any traveller's budget.		Recompression Chamber The city of Manado is equipped with a recompression chamber for 3-4 persons which is located at the general hospital in Malalayang.
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