i'm planning on going to china soon, mainland, Qingdao, Yantai, Shangdong province and also Kaosiung, Taipei, in Taiwan. what shots should I get to be safe? I've read the CDC website, but can anyone tell me with experience, do i really need a rice paddy Japanese encephalitis shot?
2007-03-26 15:43:52 · 9 answers · asked by JRodriguez 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
Zeek - I live in Shanghai and before that Beijing, almost ten years now, most of the above answers were right Hep shots are important, as far as the others we never got them and we have never gotten sick, but I would recommend the Hep shots for sure, any other questions about China just email me, be glad to help
2007-03-28 21:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IMMUNIZATIONS: Under the International Health Regulations adopted by the World Health Organization, a country may require International Certificates of Vaccination against yellow fever, especially if you are traveling from an area of the world that is infected with yellow fever. Prophylactic medication for malaria and certain other preventive measures are advisable for travel to some countries. No immunizations are required to return to the United States. Detailed health information may be obtained from your local healthcare provider or by contacting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, telephone 1-877- 394-8747 or Internet:www.cdc.gov.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html
2007-03-26 22:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by tshark44 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll be a bag of vaccine if you get all the shots they recommend you getting. But do get Hepatitis A and B to be on the safe side as food and water born illness is actually a real risk in that region.
2007-03-27 05:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by minijumbofly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about Taiwan, but as for China there are no required shots. However, it is HIGHLY recommended that you get a hep a and b vaccine as hepatitis is rampant there and the hygene isn't always so great w/the locals... disease can spread...
2007-03-28 22:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jebbie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't need anything particular. big cities, small town: China is a safe world. at the border, the authorities will ask you if you have SARS or poultry fever.
I'm living in China since 2002 and i never had any kind of problems like big diseases. be safe in sex, and avoid fish in Taipei.
2007-03-27 02:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by nigeiwobima 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dude I'd just get Hep. A Thats all I got last summer.
Malaria might be recomended if you're going in to the 'wild'
but if not then just Hep. A should do.
2007-03-27 21:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by reeko_2002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-30 20:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by Marie BHB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-29 17:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both
2007-03-30 20:10:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋