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The society has been resumed normalcy and we reduce to wear masks in our daily life as well. However, we should still be well prepared for the coming Seasonal influenza. The 23/24 "Vaccination Subsidy Scheme" has been launched since September 28, 2023, and all eligible persons can receive the free injection under government subsidy. 

Human Health is one of the largest medical groups in Hong Kong, and being recognized by the Government to provide the service. As such, we will provide the free Seasonal Influenza Vaccine to eligible Hong Kong citizens, as to protect the public against the Seasonal Influenza Infection.

Eligible persons include:

—Persons of age 50 or above
—Pregnant women
—Children aged between 6 months and less than 18 years old or 18 years old or above but attending any secondary school in Hong Kong*
—Intellectually disabled
—Recipients of Disability Allowance
—Recipients of standard rate of "100% Disabled" or "Requiring Constant Attendance" Under CSSA

*Non-eligible persons would receive the vaccination by paying HK $260 per dose. 

According to the Centre for Health Protection, receiving seasonal influenza vaccination can prevent from infecting seasonal influenza and its complications. The winter influenza usually starts in early January, as it takes about two weeks to develop antibodies,  members of the public are advised to receive vaccination early for protection against seasonal influenza. Influenza can lead to severe illness or even death to the persons with chronic medical problems  or the elderly. Therefore, it is recommended that the public who are aged 6 months or more to receive the vaccination (except those who are pregnant, are immunocompromised or have other contraindications) for protection against seasonal influenza.

Citizens who are interested in receiving flu vaccines this quarter can visit any of our medical centres for further arrangement. About our clinic detail, you can search in the link below: https://humanhealth.com.hk/en/networks/

If you would like to enquire about outreach vaccination services, please contact 3970 8888 and send email to info@humanhealth.com.hk for more information.

For more detail of the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme, please check the link below, https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/46199.html