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Child Vaccination Guide in China
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Child Vaccination Guide in China
China's national child vaccination schedule from birth to 6 years, with registration steps and useful hospital phrases.
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Vaccine dates
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Required docs
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Free for all
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Useful phrases
China provides free vaccinations for all children residing in the country regardless of nationality. Children must be registered at the nearest community health center (社区卫生服务中心) or designated vaccination hospital. Keep the 预防接种证 (vaccination booklet) from birth.
📄 Required Documents
- Child's passport (original + copy)
- Birth certificate (translated to Chinese if possible)
- Residence permit (居住证) or temporary residence registration
- Previous vaccination booklet from home country (if available)
- Chinese vaccination record 预防接种证 (issued at first visit)
📅 Vaccination Schedule (Birth to 6 Years)
🏥 Registration & First Visit Steps
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Find the nearest community health center (社区卫生服务中心) via WeChat or Amap by searching: 预防接种门诊
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Bring child's passport + birth certificate + your residence permit
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Ask reception to register child in vaccination system: Say: 我想给孩子建立预防接种档案
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You will receive 预防接种证 (vaccination booklet) - keep it always
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Bring the booklet + child's passport at every visit
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Vaccinations are free for all (Group 1 第一类疫苗). Some optional vaccines are paid (Group 2 第二类疫苗)
💬 Useful Phrases at the Hospital
💡 Important Tips for New Mothers
If your child was born outside China, bring the previous vaccination record. The doctor will determine what was missed.
Some large hospitals require prior appointment via WeChat or hospital app
Community health centers (clinics) are faster and easier than big hospitals for routine vaccinations
Vaccination is not given if the child is sick or has fever - wait until recovery
Keep a digital copy of the vaccination booklet (photograph it)