Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS
The World Health Organization recommends the following vaccinations for travellers to Borneo:
» Adult diphtheria and tetanus
» Hepatitis A
» Hepatitis B
» Measles, mumps and rubella
» Polio
» Typhoid
» Varicella
Recommended for longer term travellers (more than one month) or those at special risk:
» Japanese B Encephalitis
» Meningitis
» Rabies
» Tuberculosis
Medical Checklist
» Antibiotics - consider bringing if you're travelling well off the beaten track; see your
doctor and carry the prescription with you
» Antifungal cream or powder - for fungal skin infections and thrush
» Antihistamine - for allergies such as hay fever; to ease the itch from insect bites or
stings; and to prevent motion sickness
» Antiseptic (eg povidone-iodine or betadine) - for cuts and grazes
» Antispasmodic (eg Buscopan) - for stomach cramps
» Aspirin or paracetamol (acetaminophen in the USA) - for pain or fever
» Adhesive bandages and other wound dressings
» Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or aloe vera - to ease irritation from sunburn and in-
sect bites or stings
» Cold and flu tablets, throat lozenges, nasal decongestant
» Contraceptives
» DEET-based insect repellent
