Health & safety: Hong Kong
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Hong Kong?
Tap water safe but locals usually drink bottled or filtered.
Food safety in Hong Kong
Excellent food safety. Street + market food generally safe.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
- Hepatitis A + B
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Negligible.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Low. Some dengue cases.
Heat risk
May-Sep 35°C+ humid.
Emergency medical infrastructure
World-class.