A practical checklist covering vaccinations, insurance, medication preparation, medical record translation, and cultural tips to ensure a smooth medical journey to China.
# Pre-arrival Health Checklist\n\n## 1. Vaccinations\n\nRecommended vaccinations before traveling to China:\n- Hepatitis A & B\n- Typhoid\n- Japanese Encephalitis (for rural areas)\n- COVID-19 (check current requirements)\n\n## 2. Travel Insurance\n\nEnsure your insurance covers:\n- Medical treatment in China\n- Medical evacuation\n- Pre-existing conditions\n\nRecommended insurers: Bupa, Cigna, Allianz\n\n## 3. Medication Preparation\n\n- Bring 2x the amount you need (in original packaging)\n- Carry a doctor's letter (English + Chinese)\n- Check China's prohibited medications list\n\n## 4. Medical Record Translation\n\nTranslate key records into Chinese:\n- Diagnosis reports\n- Imaging reports (CT/MRI)\n- Current medication list\n\n## 5. Hospital Appointment\n\nBook in advance through:\n- Hospital international department\n- Medical tourism agency\n- WeChat mini-programs\n\n## 6. Useful Apps to Install\n\n- WeChat (essential for China)\n- Alipay (payment)\n- Baidu Translate (offline translation)\n- Meituan (food delivery)\n\n## 7. Emergency Contacts\n\nSave these numbers:\n- Ambulance: 120\n- Police: 110\n- Your embassy hotline
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