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Health & Safety in China

When China is sick, you can choose the following solutions:

  • Public hospitals: Large public hospitals in China have good medical facilities, but they may need to queue up, and language communication is challenging. Some hospitals have international clinics that provide English services.
  • Private clinics: International medical clinics provide high-quality services for foreigners. Doctors generally speak English, but the cost is high.
  • Health insurance: Make sure that you have suitable health insurance during your stay in China and can reimburse medical expenses. Some schools will buy medical insurance for foreign teachers, and relevant benefits can be confirmed when they join the job.

In case of emergency, you can call China's emergency number 120 to request medical assistance. In addition, you can seek help from local contacts or colleagues to ensure smooth language communication.

Generally speaking, it is recommended to vaccinate basic vaccines (such as measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, etc.). Please consult a doctor for details, especially for foreigners who live for a long time.

Try to choose regular restaurants and avoid street stalls and unclean food. There are many fresh ingredients in supermarkets in China, so you can cook for yourself and keep a healthy diet.

Most schools or institutions provide basic medical insurance for foreign teachers, but it is recommended to purchase additional international medical insurance to ensure wider coverage of medical services.

You can buy common drugs in regular pharmacies, and some drugs need a doctor's prescription. It can also be purchased through online pharmacies.

Many hospitals in big cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou provide English services, especially large international hospitals and clinics.

You can go to a local hospital or clinic. If you don't know Chinese, you can choose a hospital that provides English services.

You can buy over-the-counter medicines (such as cold medicine and cough medicine) for common diseases such as colds. If the symptoms are serious, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Yes, most imported drugs can be purchased through formal channels (such as pharmacies and international hospitals), but the prices are higher.

Avoid raw water, try to drink bottled water or boiled water, try to avoid eating raw food, and choose restaurants with good sanitation.

In case of emergency, you can call 120 for first aid. You can also go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.

When the air pollution is serious in big cities, you can wear masks (such as N95 masks) to reduce outdoor activities, especially when the PM2.5 is high.

If you have a chronic disease, you should consult a doctor in advance, make sure you take the necessary medicine with you, and know the local medical resources and emergency contact information.

In the hot weather in summer, try to avoid going out in the hot time at noon, keep enough moisture, penetrate the gas clothes and pay attention to sun protection.

It depends on the medical insurance you buy. Most international medical insurance is valid in China, but please confirm the insurance company for specific terms.

Avoid crowded public places, wash your hands frequently, wear masks, and pay attention to local public health information, especially during the flu season or when there is an epidemic.

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