Hong Kong
REGION: North Asia
Travel checklist before you go
- Check passport is valid
- Get visas for countries you are visiting/transiting through
- Get travel insurance
- Check the current travel advisory for the country
- Have a health check-up and speak to healthcare professional for information about travel health and disease information relevant to your trip
- Have all required medications (prescription and over the counter), ensuring you take your prescription with you and keep your medication in its original box
- Contact your bank and let them know you are travelling and if your cards will work overseas
- Check to see if you will need an International Driving Permit
- Research local laws of countries you are planning to visit
- Share your itinerary and contact details with friends or family
Hepatitis A
This disease of the liver is caused by the hepatitis A virus. Symptoms may last for several weeks, but most people fully recover.
Hepatitis B
This disease of the liver is transmitted through blood or other bodily fluids.
Rabies
The rabies virus affects the nervous system and brain. A bite or scratch from an infected animal could put you at risk of rabies.
Typhoid
This bacterial infection is spread via contaminated food and water. It is common in countries with poor hygiene and untreated drinking water.
Chickenpox (varicella)
With its typical red blistering and itchy rash, chickenpox is a highly contagious but generally mild infection.
Diphtheria
While now extremely rare in Australia, diphtheria continues to cause illness overseas.
Seasonal Influenza (flu)
This highly contagious viral infection can affect anyone and is more common in winter.
Meningococcal disease
Initial symptoms of meningococcal disease can be difficult to recognise, and can easily be mistaken for a common cold or virus.
Pneumococcal disease
A bacterial infection that usually affects the very young and the elderly. Others can be at risk of complications, too.
Polio
Polio is rare in Australia but is a serious disease that is caused by infection with poliovirus.
Rubella
Also called German measles, rubella is generally a mild infection. Yet it can have serious, lifelong consequences for unborn babies or can lead to miscarriage.
Tetanus
Caused by bacteria commonly found in soil and manure, which enter the body through wounds or breaks in the skin.
Whooping cough (pertussis)
This bacterial infection is highly contagious and affects people of all ages. It can cause serious disease in babies and complications in older adults.
More information: Hong Kong
Smart Traveller – Hong Kong, Health
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention – Hong Kong
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PM-AU-AVX-WCNT-190018 Date of GSK Approval: January 2021