Do you need shots to go to Hong Kong?

[gplanet]

I might be visiting hong kong for a few weeks this winter. Do I need to get any immunizations? I'm 19, live in the U.S. and have never travelled abroad.

 

[Aceshigh]

Im traveling to Hong Kong next month too. And while I don't think we need immunizations (not 100% sure though), I would like any other advice about making the trip.

 

[Danman]

A couple years ago when my Dad went to Kwala Lumpar (sp?) it was reccomended that he should get shots but he didn't.

 

[777php]

Hey, I'm planning a trip to HK this winter also but, my plane ticket hook up fell through. Where did you guys buy your tickets and for how much?

 

[Yossarian]

I didn't require any immunizations when I went in 2000. U.S. citizen here, never been abroad either.

 

[integratrix]

Just to be on the safe side, you should probably get hepatitis shots. I'm not sure which ones, but when I first went years ago, I got my hepatitis shots.

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Call your public health department. You need to make sure your previous immunizations are up to date such as tetanus which they always recommend.

 

[Aceshigh]

Havent even bought my tix yet! And im leaving the middle of November. I will prob end up paying an arm and a leg.

 

[Parrotheader]

I had this image of somebody doing tequila shooters to screw up the courage to go on vacation Totally overlooked the more obvious meaning.

 

[SOSTrooper]

Wow quite a few people are going to HK this winter. So am I too! I bought the round trip tickets for $700 including 5 days of hotel (dont know which one, but my mom said its a pretty decent one). I'll be going there on the 23rd of Dec. But I do not think you'll need shots to enter HK, however, you can get one from your doctor easily if you want to be on the safe side.

 

[ScottMac]

You don't have to have 'em (as a REQUIREMENT) but Flu, hep II, and Japanese Encephalitis (used to be) recommended.

Check out www.who.org (world health organization) they have pandemic and epidemic stats, and recommended immunizations ...


Good luck

Scott

 

[milagro]

No...you don't need shots...I was there in March...great place to check out.. where's AndyHui? he's the anandtech faqman and was very helpful to me when I was there...

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: SOSTrooper
Wow quite a few people are going to HK this winter. So am I too! I bought the round trip tickets for $700 including 5 days of hotel (dont know which one, but my mom said its a pretty decent one). I'll be going there on the 23rd of Dec. But I do not think you'll need shots to enter HK, however, you can get one from your doctor easily if you want to be on the safe side.

my travel agent had this deal for only $700 on cathay pacific for 5 nights in HK and 3 nights in bangkok. i wish i had that kind of vacation time to use.

 

[HamSupLo]

have fun in HK guys.

 

[14k]

Nah, you don't need shots.

btw - the weather's really good november/december. Not too hot not too cold