Respiratory Illness, Dog Bites Among Top Concerns for Travelers to China

by Barbara Kram, Editor | July 08, 2008

* Visit a travel medicine clinic four to six weeks prior to leaving to get travel advice.
* Ensure all vaccinations are up-to-date.
* Wash hands or use hand sanitizers frequently to help prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal illness.
* Avoid all animals while in China. If bitten, wash all bite wounds promptly and seek reliable medical care immediately.

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* Wear comfortable walking shoes and pay special attention when crossing the street and boarding public transportation to minimize injury risk.
* Eat only fully cooked food that is served hot or fruits and vegetables you can wash and peel yourself to decrease the risk of diarrhea.

For more CDC recommendations for Olympic travelers, athletes and health-care providers, please visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentOlympics2008.aspx. For general recommendations for travel to China, see http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationChina.aspx. To view the full article, please visit http://www.ajtmh.org/.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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