Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In China you can buy some medications over the counter without a doctor's
prescription, but not all, and in general it is not advisable to buy medications
locally without a doctor's advice. Fake medications and poorly stored or out-of-
date drugs are also common, so try and take your own.
Recommended Vaccinations
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the following vaccinations for
travellers to China:
» Adult diphtheria and tetanus (ADT)
» Hepatitis A
» Hepatitis B
» Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
» Typhoid
» Varicella
The following immunisations are recommended for travellers spending more than
one month in the country or those at special risk:
» Influenza
» Japanese B encephalitis
» Pneumonia
» Rabies
» Tuberculosis
Pregnant women and children should receive advice from a doctor who specialises
in travel medicine.
IN CHINA
AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH CARE
Good clinics catering to travellers can be found in major cities. They are more
expensive than local facilities but you may feel more comfortable dealing with
a Western-trained doctor who speaks your language.
