Yes, you do. As is the case when traveling to any foreign country, you should carry a personal medial record with you at all times; This medical record should include your blood type, immunization history and allergies; the medications you are currently taking (both prescription and non-prescription); your doctor's name, address, telephone number; an emergency contact name and telephone number; and your insurance company's name, address and telephone number.

If you have any existing medical problems, you should carry with you a letter from your physician in the United States explaining treatment and, if relevant, copies of your most recent electrocardiograms, which would be helpful in case of a medical emergency while in China.

In addition to carrying these documents in English, you may wish to have the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce translate them into Chinese for you.

Yes, We suggest that you take some. If you bring prescription drugs with you to China, pack them in your carry-on luggage. Ensure that the pharmacy label, with your physician's name and directions for use, are clearly marked.Bring an adequate supply for the duration of your visit.Also, ask your physician to provide you with the drugs'  generic names as brand-names in China are different.

While most business travelers experience safe and healthy visits to China, you should be aware of health risks in the in the interests of caution:

Air pollution in China's large cities is severe, particularly in winter, and respiratory ailments such as sore throats, bronchitis and colds are common.

American travelers may experience headaches, diarrhea, constipation or upset stomachs when visiting China, particularly during the initial days of their visit. You should bring appropriate non-prescription medications for these ailments, such as aspirin, cold relief products, anti-diarrhea products, laxatives, etc. (These are also readily available in China

HIV has become a significant concern around the globe, and China is no exception.You should always ask doctors and dentists to use sterilized equipment and be prepared to pay for new syringe needles in hospitals or clinics. You may also wish to purchase a package of new syringe needles in the U.S. before your departure and take them with you.

Do not to drink tap water in China. Hotels almost always supply boiled water that is safe to drink. Buy bottled water and/or carbonated drinks. Make sure you carry water purification tablets to use when neither boiled water nor bottled drinks are available.

Chinese people do not have Rh-negative blood and most Chinese blood banks do not hold it.Type O blood is rare in China. If you belong to these blood types, you should consult your doctor before traveling to China.

Dental care in China is generally not up to Western standards. If you have outstanding dental problems, you should visit your dentist to have them addressed before your departure.

Unless you are traveling to China from infected areas of the globe, you will not need special vaccinations/inoculations.

Hospitals in major Chinese cities have VIP wards ("gaogan bingfang"). These wards feature reasonably up-to-date medical technology and physicians who are both knowledgeable and skilled. Most of these VIP wards also provide medical services to foreigners, offer English-speaking doctors and nurses, and may even accept credit cards for payment.

Even in the VIP/Foreigner wards of major hospitals, however, American patients have frequently encountered difficulty due to cultural and regulatory differences. Physicians and hospitals have sometimes refused to supply American patients with complete copies of their Chinese hospital medical records, including laboratory test results, scans, and X-rays. Physicians have also frequently discouraged Americans from obtaining second opinions from outside physicians. Hospitals have sometimes been reluctant to release patients for medical evacuation in cases where they would prefer to keep the patient for an extended stay.

Ambulances do not carry sophisticated medical equipment, and ambulance personnel generally have little or no medical training. Therefore, injured or seriously ill Americans should take taxis or other immediately available vehicles to the nearest major hospital rather than waiting for ambulances to arrive.

In rural areas, only rudimentary medical facilities are generally available. Medical personnel in rural areas are often poorly trained and are often reluctant to accept responsibility for treating foreigners, even in emergency situations.

Foreign-operated medical providers catering to expatriates and visitors are available, though their services are usually considerably more expensive than hospitals and clinics operated by local government health authorities.

Americans are advised to travel to China with both health insurance and medical evacuation insurance.Please check with your insurer to find out what is covered.. Recent medical evacuations by air ambulance from China to nearby areas have cost over US$50,000. Most standard U.S medical insurance policies do not cover the cost of such medical evacuations. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Even when insurance does cover services received in China, it will usually be necessary to pay first and then file for reimbursement with the insurance company upon returning to the United States. Supplemental insurance with specific overseas coverage, including provision for medical evacuation, is strongly recommended and can be purchased in the United States prior to travel. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death.