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| Health Tip: Pay attention to both your hands and mouth. They are two sources of bacterial infection. Better to wash your hands after returning from the outside, before eating anything and after sneezing or coughing. All the food you eat is suggested to be well cooked or heated. The fruits you eat should be fresh and peeled. Be careful when you eat any raw food (especially meat), cold dishes and salads. Do not eat these at street food stalls. Hotels in China provide drinkable bottled mineral water. Do not drink any tap water! |
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Health Issues and Medical Treatment Many areas in China are heavily polluted by the continued practice of burning coal and industry. Many people experience breathing problems while traveling or living in China . Also pesticides are routinely used in growing produce and it is therefore necessary to wash fruits and vegetables very thoroughly before eating them. The potential exists for higher lead contents in foods canned in China . Do not drink tap water in China unless boiled first. Bottled water is preferable. There are generally clinics available in every village, factory and school, although many of these are very basic and not generally recommended for use by tourists. Some may refuse to accept foreign travelers. Satisfactory medical care for travelers is available in the main cities, but emergency treatment may not be on par with what you are used to. Ambulances may not always be available or carry modern medical equipment. There are clinics in or near modern hotels in large cities with international medical staff and some have special wards in which foreigners can be treated. Most travelers have private health insurance or travel insurance which includes transport to specialized hospitals in Hong Kong if needed. Many Chinese hospitals do not accept medical insurance from overseas. Companies employing large numbers of expatriates (foreigners working in China for a period of time) have their own medical facilities for employees and their dependents. There are also a number of foreign healthcare providers operating medical and dental clinics and evacuation services, catering primarily for expatriates and visitors. China has experienced problems with its blood supply, so transfusions should be avoided if possible. It is also common practice in China to reuse hypodermic needles, so it is advisable to take a supply with you in case injections are needed. It is recommended that you take a supply of prescription medications with you to last the duration of your trip. Your healthcare provider may also recommend that you take antibiotics, antidiarrheals, or other medications for potential problems that could arise. |
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Download a worldwide hospital list here (PDF format - Not a definitive list but will point you in the right direction) |
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