Recommended vaccinations for China
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for China, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting more than 12 hours through such countries |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 12+ travelling to outbreak regions, long-term or frequent travellers to risk areas, or occupational exposure |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or occupational exposure; exceptionally considered for those without past infection with expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to China; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic medical conditions departing in less than 2 weeks · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to China · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to activities, medical history, long-stay, contact sports, or adoption |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers moving to endemic areas to live, spending long periods (a month or more), or frequently traveling to endemic areas; consider for shorter stays with increased risk activities · Consider for travellers residing in or staying one month or more in JE-endemic areas during transmission season (May to October); risk low for short trips limited to major cities |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers with occupational or recreational risk of exposure or who may have difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas with extensive tick exposure; may be considered for others with outdoor activities in tick areas |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas · Recommended for most travellers, particularly visiting friends and relatives, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Measles | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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