Vaccines for China: What You Need to Know
So, you’re getting ready for your internship in China, and checking everything off on your to-do list. Aside from all the usual important stuff you need for going abroad- your passport, visa, medicine, clothes… you need to think about what vaccines you might need for China.
This is something you need to consider before starting your adventure in China, and while vaccines aren’t necessary, you definitely need to speak to your doctor to see what they recommend.
A list of travel vaccinations
It is recommended that you speak to your General Practitioner at least 6 to 8 weeks before your scheduled flight to discuss any health risks or vaccinations.
It is not necessary to be vaccinated before your arrival in China, however there are some recommended vaccinations for your stay in China: Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Tetanus-Diphtheria and Measles if you do not already have them.
Ask Yourself
What’s the risk of me contracting a vaccine- preventable disease?
How long am I going for?
What will I be doing?
Can I be protected without a vaccine?
What Countries Say
For more information about vaccines, please check the CDC’s website, or read some information here about travelling safely and healthily in China.