South Korea

South Korea的建議疫苗接種

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甲型肝炎疫苗

There is a risk of exposure to Hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against the disease.

乙肝疫苗

There is a risk of infection with Hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

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狂犬病疫苗

Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.

日本腦炎疫苗

Whether or not a traveller in this country should receive this vaccine depends considerably on the itinerary of the traveller. This disease does not usually occur in urban areas or large cities and thus vaccination may not be required for travellers. Vaccination is recommended for travellers with itineraries include visits to rural areas with extended outdoor activities.

傷寒疫苗

There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.

卡介苗芽孢桿菌（BCG）疫苗

A BCG vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated adults and children under 16 years of age, staying in the country for more than 3 months. A tuberculin skin test is required prior to administering vaccination for all children from 6 years of age.

ick蟲腦炎疫苗

Travellers who plan to visit this country during the summer months and hike or camp in rural or forested areas that provide a habitat for the ticks that carry the virus should consider obtaining this vaccine. This vaccine is only available in Europe.

South Korea的推薦藥物

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抗瘧藥

In South Korea, due to the limited risk, the World Health Organization does not recommend anti-malaria medication, but the US CDC recommends atovaquone-proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, or primaquine where there is a risk.

South Korea要注意的疾病

對於大多數旅行者

Hepatitis B

There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in South Korea.

Hepatitis A

There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in South Korea through contaminated food or water. Infection can still occur at tourist destinations and resorts.

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Leishmaniasis

There is a risk of Leishmaniasis in the country.

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

There is a risk of acquiring the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic fever in South Korea.

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral disease that occurs in forested areas of South Korea during the spring and summer.

Tuberculosis

Travellers to this country are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the health care field, or having close prolonged contact with the general population.

Typhoid Fever

Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in South Korea, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.

Malaria

CDC states that the risk of malaria is limited to the months of March to December in rural areas in the northern parts of Incheon, Kangwon-do, and Kyônggi-do Provinces, including the demilitarized zone (DMZ). NaTHNaC states that there is a very low risk of malaria in the northern areas of South Korea, in Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do Provinces, and Incheon City (towards the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ).

Japanese encephalitis

In South Korea, outbreaks of Japanese encephalitis occur countrywide, particularly from May to October. The risk for travellers of contracting Japanese encephalitis is low, but extensive outdoor activity in rural areas will increase this risk.

Scrub Typhus

Scrub typhus generally occurs year-round in areas of South Korea.

Rabies

Rabies occurs in this country. Bats may also carry rabies-like virus. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk.

South Korea中的安全性

人身安全

With respect to personal safety and security, always be alert in your surroundings. Valuables should be kept out of sight and backpacks and bags watched at all times. Crime against travellers is generally low, however, sexual assaults against foreigners have occurred. Travellers should avoid travelling or walking after dark. Only use officially marked taxis. Do not travel alone. Ensure your personal belongings and travel documents are kept secure.

In recent years, North Korea risked war by sinking a South Korean naval vessel and shelling an island occupied by civilians. While the Korean Peninsula is quiet at the moment, travellers should remain alert to possible rapid changes in the situation.

極端暴力

There is no recent history of terrorist attacks in South Korea. However, possibility of indiscriminate attacks cannot be ruled out. In case of regional tensions in the Korean Peninsula. security situation can change at random. This is mostly influenced by missile launches and tests by North Korea.

政治動盪

Minimize safety risk by avoiding all demonstrations, rallies or large public gatherings.
Large-scale public gatherings and demonstrations are common, particularly in Seoul. Such events can gather large crowds and can even turn violent.