Prior to the outbreak of SARS in China, some tourism magazines estimated that it would become the most popular tourist destination in the near future. With the Great Wall, the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, the historic Silk Road, and the natural beauty of Shangri-La, there’s much for visitors to see and do during a trip to China. If you’re planning a visit, you should speak with a physician about travel immunizations you may need for your trip.

If your trip is primarily for business and you don’t plan on leaving Hong Kong, you may not need to receive any travel immunizations. In such urban environments, there tends to be a lower incidence of disease. These statistics may change, however, and subsequently necessitate the need for travel vaccinations.

China Travel Immunizations and Anti Malaria Medicine

While there is no risk of malaria in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, you should get malaria treatment if you are going to other parts of China. If you plan to visit provinces along the Yellow River or Tibet (where you can visit the world’s highest city), malarial treatment is recommended. With other diseases like Japanese encephalitis, cases have been reported in almost all provinces, so you may want to consider travel vaccinations.

There are many other countries for which you should think about receiving travel immunizations from Passport Health, as well. They can provide these treatments in their modern facilities safely and easily, eliminating the potential inconvenience of needing medical attention during your trip.