Before you go While Germany has excellent health care, prevention is the key to staying healthy while abroad. A little planning before departure, particularly for pre-existing illnesses, will save trouble later. Bring medications in their original, clearly labelled containers. A signed and dated letter from your physician describing your medical conditions and medications, including generic names, is also a good idea. If carrying syringes or needles, be sure to have a physician’s letter documenting their medical necessity. Carry a spare pair of contact lenses and glasses, and take your optical prescription with you.
Insurance Citizens from China need health insurance, make sure you get a policy that covers you for the worst possible case, such as an accident requiring an emergency flight home. Find out in advance if your insurance plan will make payments directly to providers or reimburse you later for overseas health expenditures.
Recommended vaccinations No jabs are required to travel to Germany. The World Health Organization (WHO), however, recommends that all travellers should be covered for diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio, regardless of their destination.
Medical checklist All of the following are readily available in Germany. If you are hiking out of town, these items may come in handy.
antibiotics 抗生素 antidiarrhoeal drugs (eg loperamide) 止泻剂 cetaminophen (Tylenol) or aspirin 退热净,阿司匹林 anti-inflammatory drugs (eg ibuprofen) 消炎药 antihistamines (for hay fever and allergic reactions) 抗组织胺 antibacterial ointment (eg Bactroban; for cuts and abrasions) 抗菌剂软膏 steroid cream or cortisone (for poison ivy and other allergic rashes) 类固醇,可的松,皮质酮 bandages, gauze, gauze rolls 绑带,纱布 adhesive or paper tape胶粘,胶带 scissors, safety pins, tweezers 剪刀,固定针,镊子 thermometer 温度计 pocketknife 小折刀 DEET-containing insect repellent for the skin避蚊胺(一种驱虫剂) pyrethrin-containing insect spray for clothing, tents and bed nets 除虫菊酯 sun block 防晒霜 oral rehydration salts 口服盐水 acetazolamide (Diamox; for altitude sickness) 醋唑磺胺(利尿剂)