Getting Vaccinated in Chengdu

[Rachel]

I got my first Hep A shot back in america and I’m overdue (oops) for the second shot. Can someone recommend a hospital or doctor where I can get this? I’d prefer one that speaks english but I won’t hold my breath on that one. I contacted the American consulate about it but they were no help. I don’t want to get hepatitis!

[Guigz]

There is an expat clinic called Parkway Health in the High Tech Zone.http://www.parkwayhealth.cn/medical-center-locations/chengdu-medical-center.php

Not sure however that they do vaccination…Give them a call.

If not there is also an hospital in Tongzilin : International Travel Healthcare Center.

[Charlie]

Good suggestions. If those don’t work out you can always try calling Global Doctors in Chengdu.

[Rachel]

Thanks guys! I’ll give these a try and let you know how it turns out.

[Brendan]

How long does a Hep A shot last for? 5 or 10 years? I haven’t been vaccinated since ’05 for anything as far as I can remember, including Tetanus, but that one is definitely good for 10 years. Let us know where you end up going, I’d like to make sure I’m in check too.

[Guigz]

I’m pretty sure it’s 10 years.

[Rachel]

The Hep A vaccine has to be done 2 shots. The first one is good for 6 months to a year and the second shot is good for 20 years. I got my first one more than a year ago so I might need to start it all over again. Stupid!

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