All travelers should have all of their immunizations up-to-date, such as measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and polio. Check with your doctor to be certain you're current with all other vaccinations.
Hepatitis A is an infectious disease of the liver. Exposure to this virus could be transmitted through food and water infected with fecal matter.
Travelers exposed to blood or body fluids, or those who plan to have sexual contact with Chinese citizens, increase their chances of exposure to Hepatitis B. The risk is also increased through medical treatment.
Typhoid can be transmitted through food and water contaminated by sewage. Risk for exposure to typhoid is increased in small villages and rural parts of Asia.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those who will be engaged in outdoor activities such as biking, camping and skiing. Children are especially recommended to have a rabies vaccination because they tend to pet animals.
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito borne disease that affects the central nervous system of humans. Rural farm locations could be encephalitis breakout areas.
