Bali Tourists Bitten By Rabies Scare
The Indonesian island paradise of Bali, a major tourist hangout, seems to be having a few glitches lately. As if running out of alcohol wasn't already a pretty big problem, now the rabid dog problem looks like it is getting a bit out of control.
Previously rabies-free, the disease hit Bali last year, but it's only in the last few months that the drama has really hit the press and worried tourists. Ten locals have even died from rabies in the past year, and now tourists who get bitten by suspicious-looking dogs might have nowhere to turn—post-exposure vaccine supplies at Bali hospitals are pretty much non-existent.
With rabies present in tourist meccas like Kuta and Legian, tourists are now being advised to get vaccinations against rabies before they arrive in Bali. That, and try as hard as possible to avoid getting bitten by a Bali dog. It's pretty good advice to not get bit by any dog, but we'd be especially mindful of any mangy ones hanging out in Indonesia.
Related Stories:
· Tourists Advised To Get Rabies Vaccine [The Australian]
· Rabid Dogs Coming To Bali Beaches [Jaunted]
· Bali Travel Guide [Jaunted]
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