Health in Shanghai (China)

General health care issues in ShangHai (for most expatriates) are generally treated in one of the dozens of Western-staffed and managed clinics, but facilities and treatment can be somewhat limited.

Some Chinese hospitals are supposed to have English-speaking personnel, but usually the level of English is poor, and you should bring along a Chinese speaker to make sure you understand what needs to be done. The care itself is usually competent, and very inexpensive compared to Western clinics and the West.

There are a number of private hospitals and clinics opened in ShangHai, but the quality, education and experience can vary greatly as do equipment, services and medications available. For more serious or complicated issues, patients usually return to their home countries to seek treatment.

But basic health care is perfectly adequate in ShangHai, taking on the form of American-style medical centres. With the quality of services and availability improving all the time.

Immunization

ShangHai (China) does not require any immunizations, but Hepatits A & B, Japanese encephalitis and rabies are recommended. Ideally, these should be done before you arrive in the country, but if not, the clinics (right) can usually do them for you. Check before you arrive, as some immunizations may not be available.

Medication

Similarly, all the medication you might need over the counter and prescription should be brought with you, as not all medication can be found in ShanHai. The law requires import certificates with any medication that you send into the country (via a shipment, for example), although local health professionals say that it is rare for a customs officer to ask to see one. Medication that you carry with you does not fall into this category, but you should have a prescription.

Clinics In ShangHai

Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics
1139 XianXia Road, ChangNing District
Tel:86-21-51331900
Tel:86-21-51331999 (24 hr emergency hotline)
www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com　

World Link Medical and Dental Centre 
Specialty and Inpatient Center (Near XinTianDi)
2/3F, 170 DanShui Road  
Tel:86-21-63859889

Shanghai Centre Clinic and Dental Centers (Medical Only) 
Rm. 203, West Tower, Shanghai Centre, 1376 NanJing Xi Road  
Tel: 86-21-62797688-Medical
Tel: 86-21-62798318--Dental

HongQiao Medical Center
2258 HongQiao Road
Tel: 86-21-62420909

HongQiao Dental Center
Mandarin City, 788 HongQiao Road
Tel: 86-21-64055788 

Jin Qiao Medical and Dental Center
51 Hong Feng Road, JinQiao, PuDong
Tel: 86-21-50328288
www.worldlink-shanghai.com

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