The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Public hospitals and outpatient clinics of the Hospital Authority (HA) will start providing seasonal influenza vaccinations to eligible persons starting from September 25 (Thursday) to dovetail with the Government Vaccination Programme 2025/26.

     Under the Government Vaccination Programme this year, the HA will mainly provide seasonal influenza vaccinations to eligible patients who have follow-up appointments at HA clinics or are admitted to public hospitals, including:
 

• Persons aged 6 months to under 18 years, and those 50 years or above; 
• Pregnant women; 
• Eligible persons with intellectual or physical disabilities; 
• Persons aged 18 to 49 years with chronic medical problems; and
• Long-stay in-patients.

     The list of public hospitals and outpatient clinics providing vaccinations is set out in the Annex.

     Eligible patients may receive vaccinations at their scheduled follow-up appointments at clinics. Patients with distant follow-up appointment dates may visit or contact the respective clinics for necessary arrangements.

     The HA spokesperson appealed to members of the public to receive vaccinations early. "The risk of influenza transmission increases in winter. Vaccinations can enhance immunity against influenza and greatly reduce the risk of serious illness or death from infection. The protection will last for at least six months, protecting members of the public during the winter influenza season. Since it takes about two to four weeks to develop protection after inoculation, the public is urged to receive flu jabs early."

     Individuals aged 18 or above should register with eHealth before receiving vaccinations.

     In addition, poultry workers, pig farmers and people who are involved in the pig-slaughtering industry, as referred by relevant government departments, can also receive seasonal influenza vaccinations in selected General Outpatient Clinics (GOPCs) starting from October 16 (Thursday).

     Members of the public can enquire about details of this year's seasonal influenza vaccination programme at the respective specialist outpatient clinics or GOPCs they attend or make enquiries on the HA hotline 2300 6555 during office hours.

Ends/Monday, September 8, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:51

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