Health & safety: Taiwan
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Taiwan?
Tap water meets WHO standards. Locals usually drink filtered.
Food safety in Taiwan
Excellent. Night markets safe.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
- Japanese Encephalitis if rural
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Yushan (3,952m). Most areas low.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Dengue endemic in south.
Heat risk
Summer 35°C+ humid.
Emergency medical infrastructure
World-class.