Medical, dental, and vision care are very expensive in the United States. The student health insurance at your school may or may not cover dental and vision care. You can save money and get service in a more familiar setting if you receive medical, dental, and vision examinations and treatments before you leave China.

If your school requires any vaccinations, find out whether you can get them before you leave China. For instance, some schools require students living on campus to obtain a meningitis vaccination before they are allowed to begin their studies. Such a vaccination can easily cost about $100 in the United States.

If you are currently taking any traditional medicine, you will want to take a supply with you. Such medicines are available in large American cities, but not elsewhere.

If you have dependents accompanying you or joining you later, they too will want to get these examinations and treatments before leaving China.