The 2023/24 Vaccination Subsidy Scheme will start on September 28, 2023.
To reduce the risk of severe complications and hospitalization due to seasonal influenza, experts recommend getting vaccinated against seasonal influenza every year to prevent the risk of severe illness following an influenza infection.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by viruses. It primarily spreads through respiratory droplets or secretions. Patients may experience symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and cough. While most people recover within a week, influenza can lead to complications, including viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, sinusitis, or middle ear infections, and in severe cases, even death. Therefore, it is essential for individuals not covered by subsidies to consider self-paid influenza vaccination.
Apart from healthy persons, the following high-risk groups should have higher priority for the vaccination:
- Pregnant women
- Children
- Eiderly
- Healthcare workers
- Chronic disease patients or patients with compromised immunity
- Poultry /swine workers
WHO recommendations on influenza vaccine composition for the 2023-24 northern hemisphere influenza season:
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Egg-Based)
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Vaccination Services
Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccination Services
The 2023/24 Vaccination Subsidy Scheme
Details
Eligible for government VSS subsidies:1
- Pregnant Women
- Age 6 Months - 18 Years (Secondary School Students)
- Persons of Age 50 Years or Above
1More information about eligible groups:
https://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/features/46199.html#10002
*If you are recommended to get any of the vaccines but are not in the above-mentioned eligible groups to receive free or subsidised vaccination, you may consult medical crews and consider vaccination at your own expense for personal protection.
Seasonal Influenza Egg-Base Vaccine (Fluarix/ Vaxigrip Tetra)
- Vaccination Fee (FREE)
#For first-time vaccination or individuals with weakened immunity who require a doctor's assessment before vaccination, an additional consultation fee of HKD 230 will apply.
Vaccination Services
Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccination Services
Self-financed Persons
Details
Seasonal Influenza Egg-Based Vaccine (Fluarix/ Vaxigrip Tetra)
- Vaccination Fee: HKD 260
#For first-time vaccination or individuals with weakened immunity who require a doctor's assessment before vaccination, an additional consultation fee of HKD 230 will apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- WTO - Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2023-2024 northern hemisphere influenza season
from https://www.who.int/zh/news/item/24-02-2023-recommendations-announced-for-influenza-vaccine-composition-for-the-2023-2024-northern-hemisphere-influenza-season - Centre for Health Protection - Seasonal Influenza from https://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/features/14843.html
- Centre for Health Protection - Protect yourself and those around pamphlet from https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/protect_yourself_and_those_around_pamphlet_tc.pdf