Medical and Health
Medical Care
Prevention is the best medicine. Be extra careful of hygiene. Wash your hands before meals. Toilet can be primitive-carry your own tissues and moist towels. Toilets in tourist hotels are usually the best and the cleanest.
It’s best to buy fruits and vegetables that can be peeled, if this is not possible you can alternatively wash your vegetables with a special kind of dishwasher which is also suitable for fruit and vegetables and rinse thoroughly before eating.
Never drink tap water unless you are certain it is safe to do so. Some of the hotels and apartment complexes have water purifying systems, but please check with the management before drinking it. Large 18 Liter Bottles of purified water are usually available through the management of each housing compound.
VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNIZATIONS
Whilst no vaccinations are compulsory to enter China, it is advisable to be immunized against poliomyelitis, tetanus, and typhoid. Immunization against Hepatitis A and B is strongly recommended as is stressed below. Most people complete immunization prior to arriving in Shanghai; however immunization is possible upon arrival.
HEPATITIS A
Hepatitis A is a virus which usually causes acute illness when caught, from which it can take 6-12 weeks to recover. It is spread in a similar manner to typhoid and cholera, by contaminated water, food (particularly shell fish) and poor hygiene.
HEPATITIS B
This is prevalent in Asia as a result of the local population’s high incidence of carriers of the virus that causes Hepatitis B. It is spread by contact with body fluids including saliva. The virus can live for several days after leaving the body. In the West only certain groups in society are at risk of Hepatitis B(medical workers, drug addicts, the sexually promiscuous, etc.) but the high “carrier rate” in Asia puts everyone at risk. Vaccination against Hepatitis B consists of a series of 3 vaccinations, which gives 5 or more years protection. This is strongly recommended for all people living or traveling in Asia and especially those who are planning to spend more than 12 moths in China.
Malaria and Japanese Encephalitis
Although the incidence of Japanese encephalitis in Shanghai has declined in recent years the best precaution is to avoid mosquito bites. Malaria is not a problem in Shanghai, but it does exist in some southern parts of China. Care should be taken to avoid mosquito bites, especially in rural areas. The risk of mosquito bites is greatest at dusk and at night so it is best to wear a repellent, or cover up well with long sleeves. Perfume, after-shave and dark colored clothing are said to be attractive to mosquitoes. Burning mosquito coils or buying a mosquito net will keep mosquitoes away.
Respiratory Infections
Coughs, colds and sinus trouble are the most common ailments, especially during the winter. People with asthma and/or other chronic chest conditions such as bronchitis may have increased difficulties in China.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION SERVICES
International SOS
Unit D-G, 22F Sun Tong Infoport Plaza,
55 Huai Hai Xi Lu
24 hours Alarm Centre: 8621-6295 0099/+86 21 5298 9538
Beijing International (SOS) Clinic
Tel: +86 10 6462 9100
International SOS (HK) Limited
Tel: +852 2528 9900
World Link Medical Center
24hour Health line: +8621-6445 5999
Shanghai United Family Hospitals and Clinic
24hour emergency line: +8621-5133 1999
Shanghai East International Medical Center
DENTAL CARE
24hours emergency line: +8621-5879 9999
Location facilities are fine for minor emergencies. Foreigners tend to have regular dental check-ups during their home leave.
Arrail Dental, 瑞尔齿科, Unit 204 Lippo Plaza 222 Huaihai Middle Road, Tel: 021-5396 6538/5396 6539, Email: ash@arrail-dental.com www.arrail-dental.com, Language: English, Japan, German, French
Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics, 上海和睦家医院, 1139, Xian Xia Lu, Tel：5133 1999, Email: shuptser-vice@ufh.com.cn www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com, Dr. Harriet Jin’s Dental Surgery Room 1904, Huiyin Plaza 2088 Hua Shan Lu, Tel: 6448 0882 Email: harrietjin@online.sh.cn
World Link Medical Center, 瑞新国际医疗中心, Shanghai Centre 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Tel: 6445 5999, Email: services@worldlink-shanghai.com www.worldlink-shanghai.com
DDS Dental Care in Shanghai, 上海迪迪艾斯齿科, Room B01~5, Peregrine Plaza 1325, Huai Hai Zhong Lu (Near Bao Qing Lu), Tel: 6466 0928 Fax: 5456 2311, E-mail: ddsdental@hotmail.com www.ddsdentalcare.com
Downtown, 2/F, Taojiang RD 桃江路一号, Tel: 021-6466 0928, Japanese Speaking: 131 6200 1688
Pudong Clinic, B1-F Pos Plaza Building 1600 Center Avenue RD. 世纪大道1600号浦项大厦B1-F Tel: 021-6876 0409
Hongqiao Suite 2-85 Jinhui RD (Near the French & German Schools) 金汇路461号 Tel: 021-6406 7387 Emergency (English/Japanese) 131 6200 1688 or 139 1885 5155 (Japanese Only)
Chen’s Dental Clinic Flat C, Floor 3, 1041 Xinzha Road 新闸路1041号3C, Tel: 6215 5479
Cidi Dental Clinic, Rm 706~708 495, Jing Ning Lu (near Kang Ding Lu), Tel: 5115 4575, dentist@cididentl.com www.cididental.com
DUZ Dental Clinic, 28D, East Building, Xin An Plaza, 200 Zhengning Road 镇宁路200号，欣安大厦东楼28D, Tel: 6247 3247/6248 9927
Garden Dental Clinic, 41 Yongjia Road 永嘉路41号, Tel: 6445 6099 Fax: 5456 0805
Liwei Dental, 13B, 993 Nanjing Xi Road (West Nanjing Road) 南京西路41号, Tel: 6271 5707/6271 5870
Ivoclar Vivadent, 义获嘉伟瓦登特公司, Tel: 021-5458 0776/5466 1451 Fax: 021-6445 1561 www.ivoclarviadent.com
Hospitals and Clinics
Sino United Health, 美国联华医学公司, Rm 601, West Tower Shanghai Center 1376 Nanjing West Rd, 南京西路1376号601室, Tel: 021-6248 8251, www.sinounitedhealth.com
Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics (Hong Qiao), 1139, Xian Xia Lu, Tel: 51331900, Email: shumarketing@ufh.com.cn, www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com
Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics (Min Hang), Lane 555, Jingfeng Lu, Huancao Town, Minhang District, In Shanghai Racquet Club Groud floor, Tel: 5133 1900 (Emergent Hotline: 5133 1999), SHU offers a complete spectrum including 24/7 emergency services, family medicine, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics & gynecology and dentistry, alternative medicine and mental health. They also have a radiology department, pharmacy, laboratory and blood bank.
Shanghai Racquet Club Ground Floor Clubhouse, Lane 555 Jinfeng Rd, Huacao Town, Tel: 021-2201 0995
CanAm Int’l Medical Center Shanghai, 966 Huaihai Zhong Road (Middle Huaihai Road), By Shanxi Nan Road ( South Shanxi Road), in Central of Xu Hui District, 淮海中路966号，近陕西南路，徐汇区中心医院内, Tel: 5403 9133 Fax: 5403 8978
International Medical Care Center of Shanghai, 585 Jiulong Road, in the First People’s Hospital 九龙路585号, Tel: 6342 3852
Shanghai East International Medical Centre, 上海东方国际医院, 551 Pudong Nan Lu 浦东南路551号, Tel: 5879 9999, www.seimc.com, Shanghai East International Medical Centre is the first Sino-American joint venture providing a wide range of medical services.
Parkway Health has currently 5 clinics in Shanghai and is staffed with overseas doctors and provides a range of medical services. They offer 24hour emergency service for members.
Gleneagles Medical and Surgical Center Address, 4th Floor, 389 Nanjing Xi Rd., Tomorrow Square (same building as the JW Marriott Hotel), Shanghai 200003. www.parkwayhealth.cn
Hong Qiao Medical Center Address, 2258 Hong Qiao Rd., Shanghai 200336
Jin Qiao Medical and Dental Center Address, 51 Hongfeng Rd., Jin Qiao, Pudong, Shanghai 201206.
Mandarine City Medical Center Address, Suite 30, 788 Hong Xu Rd., Shanghai 201103
Shanghai Centre Medical and Dental Centers Address, 203-4 West Retail Plaza, 1376 Nanjing Xi Rd., Shanghai 200040
Specialty and Inpatient Center Address 2/3 Floor, 170 Danshui Rd., (Near the corner of Danshui Lu and Xinye Lu, near Xintiandi), Shanghai 200020 , Please note: after 10 pm the entrance to the clinic is moved to Chong Qing Nan Lu.
Huashan Worldwide Medical Center, 15F, New Building, 12 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, Tel: 62489999, www.huashan.org.cn/yuanban/huashan/eng.htm
Ruijin Hospital (Foreign patient department), 197 Rui Jin Er Lu, Tel: 6466-4483, 6437-0045 ext. 668101, www.rjh.com.cn
Ruidong Hospital, 120 Yun Jian Road, Pudong (Near Luo Shan Lu), Tel: 58339595
Hua Dong Hospital (Foreign patient department), 221 Yan’an Xi Lu, 2nd Floor North Building, (Near Wulumuqu Bei Lu), Tel: 6248 3180 ext 3106
Shanghai Ocular Clinic, 380 Kang Ding Lu (Near Shan Xi Bei Lu), Tel: 6271 7733
Pudong Children’s Medical Centre, 1678 Dong Fang Lu, Pudong, Tel: 58732020
Pudong Children’s Hospital (Shanghai Medical University), 183 Feng Lin Lu, 3F Te Zhen Building, Tel: 6403 7254, 5452 4666 ext. 2087
Chinese Traditional Medicine
Body & Soul –The TCM Clinic, Apartment 5, Floor 14, 1 Jianguo Xi Road (West Jian Guo Road), 建国西路1号14楼5室, Tel: 5101 9262
Tong Han Chun Chinese Medicine Professional, 3/F, 20 Yuyuan Xin Road (New Yu Garden Road), 豫园新路20号童涵春国药3楼, Tel: 6355 9999
Dr. Li Chinese Medicine Clinic, 李大夫中医诊所, Room C, 5/F, No.28, Lane 18 Hongqiao Road, 虹桥路18弄28号5楼C座, Tel: 3424 1989 ( Dr. Lli’s mobile phone 139 1674 1580)
Cai Tong De Drugstore, 蔡同德药店, 450 Nanjing East Rd, 南京东路450号, Tel: 021-6322 1259
Hu Qing Yu Tang Chinese Medicine Store, 胡庆余堂国药号, 620 Xizang Middle Rd, 西藏中路620号, Tel: 021-6322 3049
Shanghai Chong Qing, 上海重庆行, Ginseng Store’, 175 Chongqing Rd, 重庆路175号, Tel: 021-6386 2402
Yi Mei Studio, 亿美工作室, Rm 301, Building 2, Lane 90, Dapu Rd, 打浦路90弄2号商务楼301室, Tel: 021-6305 1735, ffering classes on tai chi, traditional Chinese medicine, health care and aromatherapy
