The China CDC recently published its Notifiable Infectious Diseases Report, which highlights various disease cases and related fatalities.
As of September 19, 2025 (10.46234/ccdcw2025.203), several vaccine-preventable diseases that international travelers should be aware of before departing for China were disclosed.
According to the UK TravelHealthPro, when planning a trip to China in 2025, travelers should be up to date with routine vaccination courses and boosters as recommended in the UK.
These vaccinations include, for example, the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and the diphtheria-tetanus-polio vaccine.
Those who may be at increased risk of an infectious disease due to their work, lifestyle choices, or specific underlying health problems should be up to date with additional recommended vaccines.
Seperately, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published a Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions, Travel Health Notice focused on a Chikungunya fever (CF) outbreak in southeastern China.
Chikungunya is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. It causes a flu-like illness and can lead to severe joint and muscle pains, which may persist for months or even years. But it is rarely fatal.
China’s CDC reported its first imported case of CF in 2008. Between 2010 and 2019, local outbreaks resulting from imported instances were documented in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Yunnan provinces.
During the summer of 2025, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, reported a cluster of CF cases.
In addition to avoiding mosquito bites, the CDC recommends vaccination as a preventive measure for Chikungunya for some travelers to countries in Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
Vaccination may be considered for individuals aged 12 years and over who are traveling to regions with a current Chikungunya outbreak.
For detailed vaccination advice, the CDC and the UK recommend that travelers schedule an appointment with their healthcare professional at least four to six weeks before departure for China.
However, even if time is short, an appointment is still worthwhile, say these health agencies.