China Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all routine vaccines are up to date before travel, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

COVID-19

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers over 1 year old. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age going to China.

Measles

All travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to China, especially if visiting rural areas or staying with friends and relatives.

Chikungunya

Chikungunya vaccine is generally not recommended. Focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.

Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended if you're moving to China long-term, staying a month or more, or doing outdoor activities in rural areas.

Monkeypox

Consider monkeypox vaccination if you plan to engage in high-risk sexual activities during travel. Get vaccinated at least 6 weeks before travel if possible.

Rabies

Rabies is present in dogs and wildlife in China. Consider pre-travel vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas with limited medical access.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is recommended if you'll have extensive outdoor exposure to ticks in endemic areas of China.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for disease prevention in China, but is required for entry if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk or have a long layover in such countries. Hong Kong and Macao travelers are exempt.