Hong Kong Accelerates Flu Vaccine Rollout for Students and High-Risk Groups

Hong Kong students, high-risk cases can get flu vaccines 1 week early this year

Hong Kong school students and other residents deemed at risk can receive their influenza vaccines one week earlier this year, after the government diversified its procurement efforts and streamlined administrative measures. Authorities also said on Monday it would aim to boost the injection rate among people aged 65 or above and those aged six months to two years, adding that they would rely on reminders from doctors during medical encounters as a prioritised measure. Dr Edwin Tsui Lok-kin,...

By Leopold Chen