Dengue Fever on the Rise in Bali: Vaccination Recommended for Travelers
Recent Cases Prompt Health Authorities to Issue Warnings
Indonesian Government Approves Vaccination
The Indonesian government and health authorities have approved the dengue fever vaccination for travelers to Bali. The move comes as the number of cases of the mosquito-borne disease has risen in recent months.
First Case of Encephalitis in Western Australia
The first case of encephalitis caused by a mosquito-borne flavivirus has occurred in Western Australia. The patient had recently traveled to Bali, raising concerns about the spread of the disease.
Bali Government Calls for Vaccination
The Bali regional government has called on foreign tourists to get dengue jabs as the number of cases continues to rise. The government is also working to increase mosquito control measures.
World Mosquito Program in Bali
The World Mosquito Program is working in Bali to protect communities from mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever. The program uses a variety of methods, including releasing Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, to reduce the transmission of these diseases.
Australians Warned About Travel to Bali
Australians who have made recent trips to Bali have warned other travelers to be careful when visiting the popular island destination. The warnings come amid a rise in cases of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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