Gary_C 0 #1 March 19, 2007 Menara Kuala Lumpur is pleased to announce KL Tower International BASE Jump Merdeka Circuit 2007. The event will take place in August in the led up the Malaysia’s 50th Anniversary of Independence or Merdeka. BASE jumpers from around the world are invited to come and join in this golden celebration with Malaysia. This will be a multiple building event including the tallest buildings in the states of Sarawak, Sabah, Alor Setar, Penang and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. [inline 2007Buildings.jpg] The event will start on 7th August and will conclude with the main event at KL Tower from 24th to 26th August. There are nine days scheduled for jumping with up to 8 hours of jumping per day. Jump heights for buildings range from 280 feet to 980 feet. Successful applicants must be able to arrive in Kuching, Sarawak by the evening of 6th August. For those who want to attend KL Tower only, they must be able to arrive in Kuala Lumpur by the evening of 22nd August. We are now taking applications for this event. There are a limited amount of places on offer. Come and spread your wings. It’s time to celebrate, it’s One Golden Celebration Malaysia Boleh! For more details and application information contact: Gary Cunningham Technical Director, KL Tower International BASE Jump Merdeka Circuit 2007 [email protected] www.kltowerjump.com [inline VisitMalaysia2007.png] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary_C 0 #2 March 19, 2007 I have sent application information to all that have previously requested them. Those that have not received them should contact me. Maybe check your junk email first. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastpete 0 #3 March 19, 2007 Yea, It was there. Sorry :) got it. Thanks. Pete _____________________________________________ F......ck the Finns !!! FastPete www.pete.fi email: [email protected] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeNnEjEnN 0 #4 March 19, 2007 are there going to be any monkeys around this year...? ------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #5 March 19, 2007 <---screetch monkeyLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
460 0 #6 March 19, 2007 Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmcoco84 4 #7 March 20, 2007 Quote are there going to be any monkeys around this year...? Hehe...Ouch Coco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrThrill 0 #8 March 20, 2007 Just the lil, itty bitty ones Jen, we know how you love to pet and feed them right? I mean they're so small, what could possibly go worng eh? wdc"If you are not a part of the Solution, you are a part of the Precipitate" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeNnEjEnN 0 #9 March 21, 2007 Hey now... The little ones are ok. Just don't make them squeak, or the daddy will be feasting on your shoulder from behind Good news is that since I didn't die, after the number of viruses and diseases that rampaged through me for the 2 months afterward, I'm sure I have pretty good titers of anti-monkey disease antibodies now And of course, some cool scars, and a pretty unique story (which is finally funny now)------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John_Scher 0 #10 March 21, 2007 ...and a pretty unique story (which is finally funny now) Could we hear it? rgds John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeNnEjEnN 0 #11 March 21, 2007 hehe... it's quite a long story------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfullerman 0 #12 March 21, 2007 Quotehehe... it's quite a long story I'm at work...I've got that kind'a time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wwarped 0 #13 March 22, 2007 QuoteI've got that kind'a time I'll second that... DON'T PANIC The lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. sloppy habits -> sloppy jumps -> injury or worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gantech 0 #14 March 22, 2007 I'll third that. I want to know ALL about those Monkeys before I get there.Remembering Coombesy....always...5/27/06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gantech 0 #15 March 22, 2007 CDC reccomendations for Travel in this region. Recommended Vaccinations and Preventive Medications The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to Southeast Asia. Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will need. * Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Transmission of hepatitis A virus can occur through direct person-to-person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, ice, or shellfish harvested in contaminated water; or from fruits, vegetables, or other foods that are eaten uncooked and that were contaminated during harvesting or subsequent handling. * Hepatitis B, especially if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11–12 years who did not receive the series as infants. * Japanese encephalitis, if you plan to visit rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis. * Malaria: your risk of malaria may be high in some of the countries in this region. See your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug. For details concerning risk and preventive medications, see Malaria Information for Travelers to Southeast Asia. * Rabies, if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas, such as might occur during camping, hiking, or bicycling, or engaging in certain occupational activities. * Typhoid, particularly if you are visiting developing countries in this region. Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food, or by eating food or drinking beverages that have been handled by a person who is infected. Large outbreaks are most often related to fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors * As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles and a one-time dose of polio for adults. Required Vaccinations * None. Diseases found in Southeast Asia (risk can vary by country and region within a country; quality of in-country surveillance also varies) Malaria Anopheles freeborni mosquito feeding on a human finger. An Anopheles freeborni mosquito takes a blood meal. Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. Humans get malaria from the bite of a mosquito infected with the parasite. Your risk of malaria may be high in some of the countries in this region. Travelers to malaria-risk areas, including infants, children, and former residents of Southeast Asia, should take an antimalarial drug. Prevent this serious disease by seeing your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug and by protecting yourself against mosquito bites (see below). There is no malaria risk in Singapore and Brunei. For additional information on malaria risk and prevention, see Malaria Information for Travelers to Southeast Asia. Yellow Fever There is no risk for yellow fever in Southeast Asia. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain of these countries if you are coming from countries in South America or sub-Saharan Africa. For detailed information, see Comprehensive Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements. Also, find the nearest authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccine center. Food and Waterborne Diseases Image: Street vendor Avoid buying food or drink from street vendors, because it is relatively easy for such food to become contaminated. Make sure your food and drinking water are safe. Food and waterborne diseases are the primary cause of illness in travelers. Travelers’ diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found throughout Southeast Asia and can contaminate food or water. Infections may cause diarrhea and vomiting (E. coli, Salmonella, cholera, and parasites), fever (typhoid fever and toxoplasmosis), or liver damage ( hepatitis). Additional information: see the Safe Food and Water page for a list of links. Other Disease Risks Dengue, filariasis, Japanese encephalitis, and plague are diseases carried by insects that also occur in this region. Protecting yourself against insect bites (see below) will help to prevent these diseases. Avian influenza is also present throughout this region. Polio has resurfaced in Indonesia. Rabies is common in the region and poses a risk to travelers, especially to rural areas. Do not swim in fresh water (except in well-chlorinated swimming pools) in certain areas of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, and Thailand to avoid infection with schistosomiasis. (For more information, please see Swimming and Recreational Water Precautions.) Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection often contracted through recreational water activities in contaminated water, such as kayaking, is common in tropical areas of this region. An outbreak was reported among expedition travelers in 2000. Other Health Risks Injuries Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury among travelers. Protect yourself from motor vehicle injuries: avoid drinking and driving; wear your safety belt and place children in age-appropriate restraints in the back seat; follow the local customs and laws regarding pedestrian safety and vehicle speed; obey the rules of the road; and use helmets on bikes, motorcycles, and motor bikes. Avoid boarding an overloaded bus or mini-bus. Where possible, hire a local driver. What You Need To Bring With You * Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a hat to wear whenever possible while outside, to prevent illnesses carried by insects (e.g., malaria, Dengue, filariasis, leishmaniasis, and onchocerciasis). * Insect repellent containing DEET * Bed nets treated with permethrin. For use and purchasing information, see Insecticide Treated Bednets on the CDC malaria site. Overseas, permethrin or another insecticide, deltamethrin, may be purchased to treat bed nets and clothes. * Flying-insect spray to help clear rooms of mosquitoes. The product should contain a pyrethroid insecticide; these insecticides quickly kill flying insects, including mosquitoes. * Iodine tablets and portable water filters to purify water if bottled water is not available. See Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide to Water Filters and Bottled Water for more detailed information. * Sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat for protection from harmful effects of UV sun rays. See Skin Cancer Questions and Answers for more information. * Prescription medications: make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescription(s) or letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you. * Always carry medications in their original containers, in your carry-on luggage. * Be sure to bring along over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication (e.g., bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide) and an antibiotic prescribed by your doctor to self-treat moderate to severe diarrhea. See suggested over-the-counter medications and first aid items for a travel kit. * New security measures were implemented on August 10, 2006, regarding what passengers may carry onto the airplane. Up-to-date information may be obtained at the Transportation Security Administration’s Guidance For Airline Passengers Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions. Staying Healthy During Your Trip Travelers should take the following precautions To stay healthy, do... * Mother carefully puts insect repellent on her child, being careful of his face. When using repellent on a child, apply it to your own hands and then rub them on your child. Avoid children's eyes and mouth and use it sparingly around their ears. Wash your hands often with soap and water or, if hands are not visibly soiled, use a waterless, alcohol-based hand rub to remove potentially infectious materials from your skin and help prevent disease transmission. * In developing countries, drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes. If this is not possible, learn how to make water safer to drink. * Take your malaria prevention medication before, during, and after travel, as directed. (See your health care provider for a prescription.) * To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot, even on beaches. * Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. * Protect yourself from mosquito insect bites: o Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats when outdoors. o Use insect repellents that contain DEET (N, N-diethylmethyltoluamide). For more information about insect repellents and correct use, see What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent on the CDC West Nile Virus site. o If no screening or air conditioning is available: use a pyrethroid-containing spray in living and sleeping areas during evening and night-time hours; sleep under bed nets, preferably insecticide-treated ones. o If you are visiting friends and relatives in your home country, see additional special information about malaria prevention in Recent Immigrants to the U.S. from Malarious Countries Returning 'Home' to Visit Friends and Relatives on the CDC Malaria site. Do not * Do not eat food purchased from street vendors or food that is not well cooked to reduce risk of infection (i.e., hepatitis A and typhoid fever). * Do not drink beverages with ice. * Avoid dairy products, unless you know they have been pasteurized. * Do not swim in fresh water to avoid exposure to certain water-borne diseases such as schistosomiasis. (For more information, please see Swimming and Recreational Water Precautions.) * Do not handle animals, especially monkeys, dogs, and cats, to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague). Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas. For more information, please see Animal-Associated Hazards. * Do not share needles for tattoos, body piercing or injections to prevent infections such as HIV and hepatitis B. * Avoid poultry farms, bird markets, and other places where live poultry is raised or kept. After You Return Home If you have visited a malaria-risk area, continue taking your antimalarial drug for 4 weeks (chloroquine, doxycycline, or mefloquine) or seven days (atovaquone/proguanil) after leaving the risk area Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever or flu-like illness either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to 1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the physician your travel history. For More Information For more information about these and other diseases, please check the Diseases page and CDC Health Topics A-Z * Diseases carried by insects o Dengue: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=dengue.htm o Japanese encephalitis: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=jenceph.htm: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=lyme.htm o Malaria information for Travelers to Southeast Asia: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/seasia.htm o Malaria Frequently asked questions: http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/faq.htm o Malaria Prescription Drugs: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/malariadrugs.htm: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/index.htm o Plague: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=plague.htm: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=yellowfever.htm * Diseases carried in food or water: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=madcow.htm o Cholera: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=cholera.htm o Escherichia coli diarrhea: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm o Hepatitis A: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hav.htm o Schistosomiasis: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=schisto.htm o Typhoid fever: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=typhoid.htm * Diseases from person-to-person contact o Hepatitis B: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hbv.htm o HIV/AIDS prevention: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hivaids.htm o HIV-infected travelers (in The Immunocompromised Traveler): http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=special&obj=hivtrav.htm&cssNav=browseoyb Important: This document is not a complete medical guide for travelers to this region. Consult with your doctor for specific information related to your needs and your medical history; recommendations may differ for pregnant women, young children, and persons who have chronic medical conditions. Date: February 23, 2007 Content Source: National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Topic Contents * Destinations * Vaccinations * Diseases * Insect and Arthropod Protection * Safe Food and Water * Illness and Injury Abroad * Travel Medicine Clinics * Yellow Book * Avian Influenza and Travel * Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinics * References and Resources Information for Specific Groups * Traveling with Children * Cruise Ship and Air Travel * Special Needs Travel * Traveling with Pets Contact Info Travelers' Health Automated Information Line PHONE: 877-FYI-TRIP toll free (Information about ordering the Yellow Book and International Certificates of Vaccination and recorded messages on travel-related health topics) VIA ERemembering Coombesy....always...5/27/06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 0 #16 March 22, 2007 Don't pet them. Don't feed them. Don't carry food with you if you go sight seeing. A sandwich in the back pocket could mean 10 monkeys fighting each other for the sandwich. The fight really close to the sandwich and are great climbers. Don't feed or pet the youngins. Youngins have parents. The parents don't want you messing with their kid. Monkeys don't run rampant so unless you go sight seeing you won't be in the situation. They are cute... but they will still bite you and believe it or not, it can be fatal. Good luck!My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JeNnEjEnN 0 #17 March 22, 2007 And keep all that in mind if you go to a monkey temple... although they sell monkey food there,and encourage you to feed them, they are NOT 'tame/friendly' like it appears. macaques are nasty... B virus will kill a human in one month. 80% of juviniles are positive and 100% of adult macaques carry it (yes, I have done a lot of research on temple monkeys in that area in the last 1/2 year ), not to mention all the other diseases they carry.... http://www.bu.edu/buohc/aesp/BV_ED_and_Clinic_Information_10.29.04.pdf Yes, I made the mistake of touching a little one. But there are many documented cases (even in the same temple I was in) of bites to humans, even for no aparent reason. ...curiosity killed the cat...------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gantech 0 #18 March 22, 2007 Quote macaques are nasty... B virus will kill a human in one month. Yes, I made the mistake of touching a little one. But there are many documented cases (even in the same temple I was in) of bites to humans, even for no aparent reason. ...curiosity killed the cat... WOW..SCARY stuff!!!!Remembering Coombesy....always...5/27/06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites leroydb 0 #19 March 23, 2007 Reference malaria... Having been in a malaria infested country for extended periods of time (8-9 months) I took mefloquine while there, and something called primaquin for about a week after returning to the US. Additionally, if selected, if you want to split costs by sharing a room, please PMLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrThrill 0 #20 March 23, 2007 I reccommend being VERY careful with Mefloquine (alson known by the trade name Larium) This Malaria prophalyxis came out on the market about 1990, and was first used regularly with american soldiers in the first gulf war. I don't know much about that but I do know it has been implicated in the high levels of "gulf war syndrome" reported from that interaction. What I do know from taking larium for a long term research project in Papua new guinea 1991, is that there are very high rates of mild-severe allergic reactions to this medication. I suffered from the most common "mild" maladies which included severe rash, fever, nausea, and horrible halucinogenic nightmares and "daydreams". It did not seem very "mild" at the time. Severe reactions include anaphaltic shock and death, alas they are NOT very common. You'll know if you're allergic as you will develop symptoms approximately a week after begining the series. Nevertheless, IF you are only gong to Kuala Lumpur you really don't need a malaria prophalyxis, just avoid mosquito bites by using repellent with >90% DEET and use it liberally. Avoiding mosquito bites will prevent exposure to mosquito transimitted diseases such as Malaria, Yellow fever (NOT present in SE asia), Dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, and many others. The Yellow fever Vaccine is readily available and inexpensive, and is one of the safest and most effective vaccines ever produced. I recommend you get it if you regularly travel in tropical areas outside SE asia. The existing Japanese encephalitis vaccines liscensed in the US and Eurpoe are not very good at all (the Chinese live-attenuated JEV vaccine is quite good). There are no currently available vaccines for Malaria or dengue . . . more than most will care to know . . . wdc"If you are not a part of the Solution, you are a part of the Precipitate" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites leroydb 0 #21 March 24, 2007 Personally the only side effect I had were some very awesome dreams... no nightmaresLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites leroydb 0 #22 May 9, 2007 Is anyone up for sharing a room 22-27 AUG? PM meLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Grips 0 #23 June 2, 2007 I have a few questions. Is this event confirmed? Have the Petronas Tower been jumped at any of the previous events? What is the atmosphere like for the spectators? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gary_C 0 #24 June 2, 2007 QuoteI have a few questions. Is this event confirmed? Have the Petronas Tower been jumped at any of the previous events? What is the atmosphere like for the spectators? Thanks! The event is absolutely confirmed. It has been held every year since 2001, except in 2003. More information about the events that have taken place at KL Tower can be found at http://www.kltowerjump.com/about.html Petronas Twin Towers has never been part of the Menara KL event. There was another event organised by SkyVenture Productions www.xtremeskydive.com.my that included jumping off Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower. This event does not run anymore as Petronas Twin Towers are no longer interested in having any BASE jumping take place off their buildings. The event is freely open to spectators. There is usually a small crowd watching from the bottom and the observation level. It can also be observed from many points throughout the city. A preview video can currently seen on the Menara KL homepage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pope 0 #25 June 6, 2007 QuoteI reccommend being VERY careful with Mefloquine (alson known by the trade name Larium) This Malaria prophalyxis came out on the market about 1990, and was first used regularly with american soldiers in the first gulf war. I don't know much about that but I do know it has been implicated in the high levels of "gulf war syndrome" reported from that interaction. What I do know from taking larium for a long term research project in Papua new guinea 1991, is that there are very high rates of mild-severe allergic reactions to this medication. I suffered from the most common "mild" maladies which included severe rash, fever, nausea, and horrible halucinogenic nightmares and "daydreams". It did not seem very "mild" at the time. Severe reactions include anaphaltic shock and death, alas they are NOT very common. You'll know if you're allergic as you will develop symptoms approximately a week after begining the series. Nevertheless, IF you are only gong to Kuala Lumpur you really don't need a malaria prophalyxis, just avoid mosquito bites by using repellent with >90% DEET and use it liberally. Avoiding mosquito bites will prevent exposure to mosquito transimitted diseases such as Malaria, Yellow fever (NOT present in SE asia), Dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, and many others. The Yellow fever Vaccine is readily available and inexpensive, and is one of the safest and most effective vaccines ever produced. I recommend you get it if you regularly travel in tropical areas outside SE asia. The existing Japanese encephalitis vaccines liscensed in the US and Eurpoe are not very good at all (the Chinese live-attenuated JEV vaccine is quite good). There are no currently available vaccines for Malaria or dengue . . . more than most will care to know . . . wdc god you turn me on when you talk disease! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 0
wwarped 0 #13 March 22, 2007 QuoteI've got that kind'a time I'll second that... DON'T PANIC The lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. sloppy habits -> sloppy jumps -> injury or worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantech 0 #14 March 22, 2007 I'll third that. I want to know ALL about those Monkeys before I get there.Remembering Coombesy....always...5/27/06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantech 0 #15 March 22, 2007 CDC reccomendations for Travel in this region. Recommended Vaccinations and Preventive Medications The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to Southeast Asia. Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will need. * Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Transmission of hepatitis A virus can occur through direct person-to-person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, ice, or shellfish harvested in contaminated water; or from fruits, vegetables, or other foods that are eaten uncooked and that were contaminated during harvesting or subsequent handling. * Hepatitis B, especially if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11–12 years who did not receive the series as infants. * Japanese encephalitis, if you plan to visit rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis. * Malaria: your risk of malaria may be high in some of the countries in this region. See your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug. For details concerning risk and preventive medications, see Malaria Information for Travelers to Southeast Asia. * Rabies, if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas, such as might occur during camping, hiking, or bicycling, or engaging in certain occupational activities. * Typhoid, particularly if you are visiting developing countries in this region. Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food, or by eating food or drinking beverages that have been handled by a person who is infected. Large outbreaks are most often related to fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors * As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles and a one-time dose of polio for adults. Required Vaccinations * None. Diseases found in Southeast Asia (risk can vary by country and region within a country; quality of in-country surveillance also varies) Malaria Anopheles freeborni mosquito feeding on a human finger. An Anopheles freeborni mosquito takes a blood meal. Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. Humans get malaria from the bite of a mosquito infected with the parasite. Your risk of malaria may be high in some of the countries in this region. Travelers to malaria-risk areas, including infants, children, and former residents of Southeast Asia, should take an antimalarial drug. Prevent this serious disease by seeing your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug and by protecting yourself against mosquito bites (see below). There is no malaria risk in Singapore and Brunei. For additional information on malaria risk and prevention, see Malaria Information for Travelers to Southeast Asia. Yellow Fever There is no risk for yellow fever in Southeast Asia. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain of these countries if you are coming from countries in South America or sub-Saharan Africa. For detailed information, see Comprehensive Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements. Also, find the nearest authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccine center. Food and Waterborne Diseases Image: Street vendor Avoid buying food or drink from street vendors, because it is relatively easy for such food to become contaminated. Make sure your food and drinking water are safe. Food and waterborne diseases are the primary cause of illness in travelers. Travelers’ diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found throughout Southeast Asia and can contaminate food or water. Infections may cause diarrhea and vomiting (E. coli, Salmonella, cholera, and parasites), fever (typhoid fever and toxoplasmosis), or liver damage ( hepatitis). Additional information: see the Safe Food and Water page for a list of links. Other Disease Risks Dengue, filariasis, Japanese encephalitis, and plague are diseases carried by insects that also occur in this region. Protecting yourself against insect bites (see below) will help to prevent these diseases. Avian influenza is also present throughout this region. Polio has resurfaced in Indonesia. Rabies is common in the region and poses a risk to travelers, especially to rural areas. Do not swim in fresh water (except in well-chlorinated swimming pools) in certain areas of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, and Thailand to avoid infection with schistosomiasis. (For more information, please see Swimming and Recreational Water Precautions.) Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection often contracted through recreational water activities in contaminated water, such as kayaking, is common in tropical areas of this region. An outbreak was reported among expedition travelers in 2000. Other Health Risks Injuries Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury among travelers. Protect yourself from motor vehicle injuries: avoid drinking and driving; wear your safety belt and place children in age-appropriate restraints in the back seat; follow the local customs and laws regarding pedestrian safety and vehicle speed; obey the rules of the road; and use helmets on bikes, motorcycles, and motor bikes. Avoid boarding an overloaded bus or mini-bus. Where possible, hire a local driver. What You Need To Bring With You * Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a hat to wear whenever possible while outside, to prevent illnesses carried by insects (e.g., malaria, Dengue, filariasis, leishmaniasis, and onchocerciasis). * Insect repellent containing DEET * Bed nets treated with permethrin. For use and purchasing information, see Insecticide Treated Bednets on the CDC malaria site. Overseas, permethrin or another insecticide, deltamethrin, may be purchased to treat bed nets and clothes. * Flying-insect spray to help clear rooms of mosquitoes. The product should contain a pyrethroid insecticide; these insecticides quickly kill flying insects, including mosquitoes. * Iodine tablets and portable water filters to purify water if bottled water is not available. See Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide to Water Filters and Bottled Water for more detailed information. * Sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat for protection from harmful effects of UV sun rays. See Skin Cancer Questions and Answers for more information. * Prescription medications: make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescription(s) or letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you. * Always carry medications in their original containers, in your carry-on luggage. * Be sure to bring along over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication (e.g., bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide) and an antibiotic prescribed by your doctor to self-treat moderate to severe diarrhea. See suggested over-the-counter medications and first aid items for a travel kit. * New security measures were implemented on August 10, 2006, regarding what passengers may carry onto the airplane. Up-to-date information may be obtained at the Transportation Security Administration’s Guidance For Airline Passengers Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions. Staying Healthy During Your Trip Travelers should take the following precautions To stay healthy, do... * Mother carefully puts insect repellent on her child, being careful of his face. When using repellent on a child, apply it to your own hands and then rub them on your child. Avoid children's eyes and mouth and use it sparingly around their ears. Wash your hands often with soap and water or, if hands are not visibly soiled, use a waterless, alcohol-based hand rub to remove potentially infectious materials from your skin and help prevent disease transmission. * In developing countries, drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes. If this is not possible, learn how to make water safer to drink. * Take your malaria prevention medication before, during, and after travel, as directed. (See your health care provider for a prescription.) * To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot, even on beaches. * Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. * Protect yourself from mosquito insect bites: o Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats when outdoors. o Use insect repellents that contain DEET (N, N-diethylmethyltoluamide). For more information about insect repellents and correct use, see What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent on the CDC West Nile Virus site. o If no screening or air conditioning is available: use a pyrethroid-containing spray in living and sleeping areas during evening and night-time hours; sleep under bed nets, preferably insecticide-treated ones. o If you are visiting friends and relatives in your home country, see additional special information about malaria prevention in Recent Immigrants to the U.S. from Malarious Countries Returning 'Home' to Visit Friends and Relatives on the CDC Malaria site. Do not * Do not eat food purchased from street vendors or food that is not well cooked to reduce risk of infection (i.e., hepatitis A and typhoid fever). * Do not drink beverages with ice. * Avoid dairy products, unless you know they have been pasteurized. * Do not swim in fresh water to avoid exposure to certain water-borne diseases such as schistosomiasis. (For more information, please see Swimming and Recreational Water Precautions.) * Do not handle animals, especially monkeys, dogs, and cats, to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague). Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas. For more information, please see Animal-Associated Hazards. * Do not share needles for tattoos, body piercing or injections to prevent infections such as HIV and hepatitis B. * Avoid poultry farms, bird markets, and other places where live poultry is raised or kept. After You Return Home If you have visited a malaria-risk area, continue taking your antimalarial drug for 4 weeks (chloroquine, doxycycline, or mefloquine) or seven days (atovaquone/proguanil) after leaving the risk area Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever or flu-like illness either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to 1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the physician your travel history. For More Information For more information about these and other diseases, please check the Diseases page and CDC Health Topics A-Z * Diseases carried by insects o Dengue: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=dengue.htm o Japanese encephalitis: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=jenceph.htm: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=lyme.htm o Malaria information for Travelers to Southeast Asia: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/seasia.htm o Malaria Frequently asked questions: http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/faq.htm o Malaria Prescription Drugs: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/malariadrugs.htm: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/index.htm o Plague: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=plague.htm: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=yellowfever.htm * Diseases carried in food or water: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=madcow.htm o Cholera: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=cholera.htm o Escherichia coli diarrhea: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm o Hepatitis A: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hav.htm o Schistosomiasis: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=schisto.htm o Typhoid fever: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=typhoid.htm * Diseases from person-to-person contact o Hepatitis B: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hbv.htm o HIV/AIDS prevention: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hivaids.htm o HIV-infected travelers (in The Immunocompromised Traveler): http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=special&obj=hivtrav.htm&cssNav=browseoyb Important: This document is not a complete medical guide for travelers to this region. Consult with your doctor for specific information related to your needs and your medical history; recommendations may differ for pregnant women, young children, and persons who have chronic medical conditions. Date: February 23, 2007 Content Source: National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Topic Contents * Destinations * Vaccinations * Diseases * Insect and Arthropod Protection * Safe Food and Water * Illness and Injury Abroad * Travel Medicine Clinics * Yellow Book * Avian Influenza and Travel * Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinics * References and Resources Information for Specific Groups * Traveling with Children * Cruise Ship and Air Travel * Special Needs Travel * Traveling with Pets Contact Info Travelers' Health Automated Information Line PHONE: 877-FYI-TRIP toll free (Information about ordering the Yellow Book and International Certificates of Vaccination and recorded messages on travel-related health topics) VIA ERemembering Coombesy....always...5/27/06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #16 March 22, 2007 Don't pet them. Don't feed them. Don't carry food with you if you go sight seeing. A sandwich in the back pocket could mean 10 monkeys fighting each other for the sandwich. The fight really close to the sandwich and are great climbers. Don't feed or pet the youngins. Youngins have parents. The parents don't want you messing with their kid. Monkeys don't run rampant so unless you go sight seeing you won't be in the situation. They are cute... but they will still bite you and believe it or not, it can be fatal. Good luck!My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeNnEjEnN 0 #17 March 22, 2007 And keep all that in mind if you go to a monkey temple... although they sell monkey food there,and encourage you to feed them, they are NOT 'tame/friendly' like it appears. macaques are nasty... B virus will kill a human in one month. 80% of juviniles are positive and 100% of adult macaques carry it (yes, I have done a lot of research on temple monkeys in that area in the last 1/2 year ), not to mention all the other diseases they carry.... http://www.bu.edu/buohc/aesp/BV_ED_and_Clinic_Information_10.29.04.pdf Yes, I made the mistake of touching a little one. But there are many documented cases (even in the same temple I was in) of bites to humans, even for no aparent reason. ...curiosity killed the cat...------------------------------------------- "Scars remind you that the past is real..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantech 0 #18 March 22, 2007 Quote macaques are nasty... B virus will kill a human in one month. Yes, I made the mistake of touching a little one. But there are many documented cases (even in the same temple I was in) of bites to humans, even for no aparent reason. ...curiosity killed the cat... WOW..SCARY stuff!!!!Remembering Coombesy....always...5/27/06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #19 March 23, 2007 Reference malaria... Having been in a malaria infested country for extended periods of time (8-9 months) I took mefloquine while there, and something called primaquin for about a week after returning to the US. Additionally, if selected, if you want to split costs by sharing a room, please PMLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrThrill 0 #20 March 23, 2007 I reccommend being VERY careful with Mefloquine (alson known by the trade name Larium) This Malaria prophalyxis came out on the market about 1990, and was first used regularly with american soldiers in the first gulf war. I don't know much about that but I do know it has been implicated in the high levels of "gulf war syndrome" reported from that interaction. What I do know from taking larium for a long term research project in Papua new guinea 1991, is that there are very high rates of mild-severe allergic reactions to this medication. I suffered from the most common "mild" maladies which included severe rash, fever, nausea, and horrible halucinogenic nightmares and "daydreams". It did not seem very "mild" at the time. Severe reactions include anaphaltic shock and death, alas they are NOT very common. You'll know if you're allergic as you will develop symptoms approximately a week after begining the series. Nevertheless, IF you are only gong to Kuala Lumpur you really don't need a malaria prophalyxis, just avoid mosquito bites by using repellent with >90% DEET and use it liberally. Avoiding mosquito bites will prevent exposure to mosquito transimitted diseases such as Malaria, Yellow fever (NOT present in SE asia), Dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, and many others. The Yellow fever Vaccine is readily available and inexpensive, and is one of the safest and most effective vaccines ever produced. I recommend you get it if you regularly travel in tropical areas outside SE asia. The existing Japanese encephalitis vaccines liscensed in the US and Eurpoe are not very good at all (the Chinese live-attenuated JEV vaccine is quite good). There are no currently available vaccines for Malaria or dengue . . . more than most will care to know . . . wdc"If you are not a part of the Solution, you are a part of the Precipitate" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #21 March 24, 2007 Personally the only side effect I had were some very awesome dreams... no nightmaresLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #22 May 9, 2007 Is anyone up for sharing a room 22-27 AUG? PM meLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grips 0 #23 June 2, 2007 I have a few questions. Is this event confirmed? Have the Petronas Tower been jumped at any of the previous events? What is the atmosphere like for the spectators? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary_C 0 #24 June 2, 2007 QuoteI have a few questions. Is this event confirmed? Have the Petronas Tower been jumped at any of the previous events? What is the atmosphere like for the spectators? Thanks! The event is absolutely confirmed. It has been held every year since 2001, except in 2003. More information about the events that have taken place at KL Tower can be found at http://www.kltowerjump.com/about.html Petronas Twin Towers has never been part of the Menara KL event. There was another event organised by SkyVenture Productions www.xtremeskydive.com.my that included jumping off Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower. This event does not run anymore as Petronas Twin Towers are no longer interested in having any BASE jumping take place off their buildings. The event is freely open to spectators. There is usually a small crowd watching from the bottom and the observation level. It can also be observed from many points throughout the city. A preview video can currently seen on the Menara KL homepage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pope 0 #25 June 6, 2007 QuoteI reccommend being VERY careful with Mefloquine (alson known by the trade name Larium) This Malaria prophalyxis came out on the market about 1990, and was first used regularly with american soldiers in the first gulf war. I don't know much about that but I do know it has been implicated in the high levels of "gulf war syndrome" reported from that interaction. What I do know from taking larium for a long term research project in Papua new guinea 1991, is that there are very high rates of mild-severe allergic reactions to this medication. I suffered from the most common "mild" maladies which included severe rash, fever, nausea, and horrible halucinogenic nightmares and "daydreams". It did not seem very "mild" at the time. Severe reactions include anaphaltic shock and death, alas they are NOT very common. You'll know if you're allergic as you will develop symptoms approximately a week after begining the series. Nevertheless, IF you are only gong to Kuala Lumpur you really don't need a malaria prophalyxis, just avoid mosquito bites by using repellent with >90% DEET and use it liberally. Avoiding mosquito bites will prevent exposure to mosquito transimitted diseases such as Malaria, Yellow fever (NOT present in SE asia), Dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, and many others. The Yellow fever Vaccine is readily available and inexpensive, and is one of the safest and most effective vaccines ever produced. I recommend you get it if you regularly travel in tropical areas outside SE asia. The existing Japanese encephalitis vaccines liscensed in the US and Eurpoe are not very good at all (the Chinese live-attenuated JEV vaccine is quite good). There are no currently available vaccines for Malaria or dengue . . . more than most will care to know . . . wdc god you turn me on when you talk disease! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
