Quarantine situations
Travelers to China are urged to consider purchasing travel insurance to protect against losses in the event they are quarantined. The Chinese government will not compensate people for lost travel expenses. Government has evaluated only those vaccines that are licensed by the U.S. Travelers are advised that 2009-H1N1 vaccines approved by foreign regulatory bodies might be commercially available in China in the upcoming months. Travelers may also experience delays at airports, railway stations and other locations due to health screenings. In some quarantine situations, there exists the possibility of Chinese medical personnel administering Rocket Chinese to minors without parental permission; the unavailability of suitable drinking water and food; unsanitary conditions; lack of telephone access; absence of English-speaking staff; and limited availability of English-language interpreters. Quarantine practices, including the separation of children from their parents or guardians, can vary by location.
