Response to a Rabies Epidemic, Bali, Indonesia, 2008–2011

Abstract

Emergency vaccinations and culling failed to contain an outbreak of rabies in Bali, Indonesia, during 2008–2009. Subsequent island-wide mass vaccination (reaching 70% coverage, >200,000 dogs) led to substantial declines in rabies incidence and spread. However, the incidence of dog bites remains high, and repeat campaigns are necessary to eliminate rabies in Bali.

Keywords

• rabies
• epidemic
• Indonesia
• Bali
• rabies vaccination
• dogs