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RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common and highly contagious virus. Currently, there are no targeted treatments once infected, so prevention is the only way to avoid the risk, and vaccination is the best preventive method available. Older adults with chronic illnesses are at the highest risk due to weaker immune systems. Once infected, their existing chronic conditions may worsen, leading to severe complications, hospitalization, or death. Heart disease patients need to be especially cautious, as they are not only more susceptible to infection but also suffer more severe consequences compared to the general population. Let’s listen to cardiologist Dr. Wong Tai Hung, John explaining why heart disease patients should carefully avoid RSV infection. If you have more heart-related questions, you may call 2117 0838 for inquiries.   Service charges can be checked via WhatsApp at 5223 7997 or by contacting customer service directly through this link:https://wa.me/85252237997 For more details, please visit the center's website:https://polyhealth.com.hk/

As soon as people hear about high cholesterol issues, most associate it with an uncontrolled diet and eating too much fatty food. However, even those who eat lightly, or are thin and exercise regularly, can still have cholesterol problems. Let’s listen to cardiologist Dr. Wong Tai Hung, John as he explains why there are so many misconceptions about cholesterol issues and what the dangers of high cholesterol are. If you have more heart-related questions, you are welcome to call 2117 0838 for inquiries. Service fees can be checked via WhatsApp at 5223 7997 or by directly contacting customer service through this link:https://wa.me/85252237997 For more details, please visit the center’s website:https://polyhealth.com.hk/

Heart checkups include several types of tests, and it is often unclear what test to choose depending on the situation or symptoms. Let’s hear from cardiologist Dr. Wong Tai Hung, John to introduce the different heart tests available and their purposes.   If you have more heart-related questions, you are welcome to call 2117 0838 for inquiries.   Service fees can be checked by WhatsApp at 5223 7997 or by directly contacting customer service via this link:https://wa.me/85252237997 For more details, please also visit the center's website:https://polyhealth.com.hk/

Heart health generally requires close attention because heart problems often cause sudden death. Usually, we only seek examinations to find the cause when experiencing heart discomfort, but in fact, many heart problems can have no symptoms at all. Let’s listen to cardiologist Dr. Wong Tai Hung, John to explain which heart problems can be symptomless and how to be alert to them in daily life.   If you have more heart-related questions, feel free to call 2117 0838 for inquiries.Service fees can be checked via WhatsApp at 5223 7997 or you can directly contact customer service through this link:https://wa.me/85252237997 For more details, you can visit the center's website:https://polyhealth.com.hk/

RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common and highly contagious virus. Once infected, there is currently no targeted treatment available, so prevention is the only way to avoid the risk of RSV. Vaccination is currently the best preventive method. Older adults with chronic illnesses are among the highest-risk groups because their immune systems are weaker. If infected, their existing chronic conditions may worsen, leading to severe complications, hospitalization, or even death. Heart disease patients in particular should be especially cautious: not only are they more susceptible to infection, but the consequences after infection are also much more severe compared to the general population. Let’s hear from cardiologist Dr. Wong Tai Hung, John, who will explain why heart disease patients must be careful to avoid RSV infection. For more information on RSV prevention, you can contact us through the following channels: WhatsApp (text only): 5228 5870 Phone: 3970 8888 Email: csteam@humanhealth.com.hk Vaccine details: https://mall.humanhealth.com.hk/products/rsv *References: Press release from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine: "CUHK Conducts Asia's Largest Clinical Study on Life-threatening Infections caused by RSV and Influenza in Hong Kong Adults and Elderly" Information provided by GSK Pharmaceuticals

The influenza vaccine has always been quadrivalent, but in recent years, a trivalent vaccine has emerged. What's the reason? We asked Dr. Li Xuan to explain.   "Why the change to trivalent?" According to the World Health Organization, the Yamagata lineage B virus (one of the monovalent) is no longer circulating in the human population. While the WHO still recommends four influenza vaccines, it has changed its recommendation to "trivalent provides adequate protection."   In light of this, the Hong Kong Center for Health Protection will also change its recommendation from "quadrivalent" to "trivalent or quadrivalent" starting in 2024/25. Citizens can choose to receive either influenza vaccine based on their needs. *   "Is quadrivalent effective?" Generally speaking, a higher vaccine valence indicates wider coverage. However, since one of the viruses is considered "extinct" by WHO standards, even if antibodies are injected into the body, they are virtually ineffective and will not increase the risk of illness. However, depending on the formulation of each vaccine brand, the target population varies, so quadrivalent influenza vaccines are still available.   The government provides free influenza vaccinations to eligible individuals each year. Eligible individuals* and those who have successfully registered for eHealth^ can receive government-subsidized vaccinations. For more details on the subsidy, please visit the following link:https://humanhealth.com.hk/zh-hant/Gov-funded-Programme/details/vssv-flu-vaccination   ^New subsidy conditions for the 2025-26 fiscal year. For more details on the Vaccine Subsidy Scheme, please refer to the following link: https://humanhealth.com.hk/zh-hant/Gov-funded-Programme/details/vssv-flu-vaccination   Whether receiving the trivalent or quadrivalent vaccine, getting the latest seasonal influenza vaccine as early as possible each year is the most important preventive measure. Both vaccines effectively reduce the risk of influenza infection and serious complications. For more information on various flu vaccines, please visit the following link: https://mall.humanhealth.com.hk/collections/flu-vaccine   If you have any further questions about flu vaccines, please feel free to leave a message or send us a message via WhatsApp.