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SE China Province on
Alert After Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed
March 1, 2007 - Local
markets for live fowls and processed fowl products have been
suspended of trading since a new case of human infection of the
deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu virus was found in Jian'ou, a city in
east China's Fujian Province, late last month.Local health
authorities early on Thursday informed the public of the
confirmation of the case.(Click
for full report)
China Reports 10 Bird Flu
Outbreaks This Year
Xinhua News,
November 10, 2006About 47,000 poultry birds died in ten outbreaks of
bird flu in seven provinces on the Chinese mainland this year, said an
official with the Ministry of Agriculture on Friday.
Another 2.94 million fowls were
culled, Jia Youling, chief veterinary officer and director of the the
Veterinary Bureau of Ministry of Agriculture, told a press
conference.A total of 3,641 migratory birds in west China's Qinghai
Province and Tibet Autonomous Region had died of the disease this
year, he said.The cases of human infection by bird flu numbered 13
this year, and seven last year.
S China Regions
on Alert for Malaria, Dengue Fever
Xinhua News, Nov. 4, 2006 - Eight southern
Chinese provincial regions have issued a health alert for malaria and
dengue fever coming from southeast Asia, following 11 cases reported
in the past month. The health authorities ordered stricter medical
inspections at the ports of people, vehicles, cargoes and containers
from southeast Asian regions, according to a joint circular issued by
Chongqing Municipality, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and provinces
of Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan. The health
authorities also called for a campaign to eliminate mosquitoes, flies,
bedbugs and rats and to enhance public awareness of disease
prevention, especially among people traveling to southeast Asia.
(Click
for full report)
China issues
health alert to travelers entering Tibet
Chinaview.cn,
Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- "Enjoy the bewitching scenery in Tibet but beware
of your health and safety," is the advice from the Chinese Consumers'
Association. The warning issued on Wednesday follows reports that two
couples from Ningbo
in east China's Zhejiang Province were involved in
a serious car accident in which three people were injured and one was
killed. This comes after an incident on July 10 involving a tour group
of 40 people. Twelve of them fell into a coma through a lack of oxygen
from the high altitude after their vehicle broke down. (Click
for full report)
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Those
who carry such special articles as microorganisms, human body tissues,
biological products, and blood and its products, should declare to a
quarantine department, and subject these articles to quarantine
inspections. Passengers from yellow fever-infested areas should, when
entering China, display to the quarantine department effective
certificates showing that they have been inoculated against yellow
fever. He who does not have such a valid certificate shall be retained
for observation for six days beginning from the day he left the infested
area, or he shall be inoculated and retained until the certificate comes
into effect. It is the task of the Chinese quarantine authorities to
prevent foreigners suffering AIDS, venereal diseases, leprosy, mental
diseases and open tuberculosis from entering China.
Immunizations
There
are no particular immunizations required for entry into China, unless
the traveler is coming from a yellow fever infected area. The Canadian
and US disease control and prevention authorities recommend the all
travelers have current polio and tetanus immunizations. For traveling
into the countryside and remote areas, immune globulin is also
recommended to combat hepatitis A, as is typhoid immunization. It is
very important that you consult your own doctor or local clinic for more
information. We
advise you to bring along a supply of antibiotics, an anti-diarrhea
agent, and any other prescription drugs required by your current medical
conditions.
Health
& Hygiene
China
is a remarkably healthy country despite its relative poverty and
climatic variations. Standards of hygiene varies from place to place so
all visitors must be aware of potential hazards and act cautiously. Tap
water is not safe; all water consumed must be boiled or filtered unless
it is bottled mineral water. Boiled water is available in all Chinese
hotels and restaurants. Although food is prepared fresh and cooked or
cleaned thoroughly, stomach upsets are possible so it is advisable to
take some medicine with you.
Ailments
such as sore throats and chest colds are also possible and can occur at
any time of year considering China's climatic extremes. The summer
months are brutally hot so it is imperative to combat the harmful summer
heat with a sufficient supply of liquids to prevent dehydration.
Prior
to departing for China, it is recommended that you get accident and
medical insurance coverage for any medical expenses that may arise
during a trip.
No
vaccinations are required for travel to China but it is advisable to
check with your doctor for current information. Tetanus and typhoid
vaccines are essential for travel anywhere, and rabies and hepatitis
vaccinations are recommended. Please note that there is a risk of
malaria in remote areas of south China, so take precautionary measures
before you go.
For
Health Regulations please check with your local health unit for required
vaccinations and inoculations.
Emergency
Medical Service
The
clinics in large hotels and restaurants offer medical and first aid
services to travelers. If you feel uncomfortable while on a tour, you
may call the outpatient department of a local hotel, or ask your guide
to take you to see the doctor.
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