Taiwan
Risk / Health Info for Taiwan
Global Travel Clinics can help you work out what inoculations you need to go to Taiwan. Medical and dental facilities are adequate.
- Altitude in Taiwan
- Parts of Taiwan are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
- Dengue fever in Taiwan
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Taiwan. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.
Covid-19 Testing for Taiwan
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Recommended Vaccines for Taiwan
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (adult) | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric) | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
| Japanese encephalitis | 2 Doses |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
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About Taiwan
This densely populated island is known for steep mountains, lush forests and crowded cities. The weather is warm and humid in summer, rather cold and wet in the winter. An umbrella is useful!
top Tips for travelling to Taiwan
The political status of Taiwan, which is under the control of China, is rather a sore point and if you bring it up in conversation, expect an argument or a quick change of subject. Baseball is popular, so try to catch a game during your visit.
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