Health
Visitors are required
to fill out a health declaration form at customs. Pneumonia
and influenza are common and there are limited risks of Hepatitis
A or B, Typhoid, Polio, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Tetanus and
Rabies. In rural and very damp areas, use mosquito nets, sprays
and wear clothing that covers your entire body. SARS can be
transmitted through air, body fluids and physical contacts.
When there is a disease outbreak, wash your hands often and
avoid crowded places (which is easier said than done in China).
It is also advisable to wear masks and change them every few
hours.
Vaccination
There is no compulsory
vaccination when entering China. However, it is advisable
to be immunized against tetanus, typhoid, poliomyelitis, Hepatitis
A and B. Some people also opt for the rabies and Japanese
encephelitis vaccination.
Hygiene
Toilets in China
are not very hygienic and it is best to avoid public toilets
unless it is a case of emergency. The only acceptable public
toilets are in good hotels and restaurants, When buying food
and vegetables, check the expiration date and wash the fruits
and vegetables before eating them.
Tap water is not suitable
for drinking. Drinkable water may be provided at a few of
the best hotels. Do not drink it until you have asked and
make sure it's good drinking water. Boiled water is sometimes
offered in thermos bottles in hotel rooms. You need to make
sure that it is fresh. Bottled mineral water is sold for about
3 Yuan and is widely available in stores, restaurants and
street kiosks.
Suzhou Medical Centres
Healthcare
Medical Centre: Quality healthcare at affordable price.
Address: Block 1B, Singa Plaza, Jinji Hu Road 01-10, SIP
Tel: 0512-6763-0609
Fax: 0512-6763-0522
Hospital
No. 2: There is a VIP area on the sescond floor where
doctors do speak English.
Address: Dao Qian Street 26
Tel: 0512-65223691
Chinese
Traditional Medicine Hospital: There is also a hospital
that offers services in most Chinese traditional medicine
fields such as acupuncture, massage, Chinese herbs, etc.
Address: Jingde Lu
Tel: 0512-6522-4993
Kowloon
Hospital
Address: 118 Wan Sheng Street, SIP, 215021
Inquiries & appointments: 0512-62629999
Emergency #: 120 |
