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Written by: Zeng Kaixin
2020-10-23 16:57
Last update date: 2020-10-23 16:57
The peak of influenza in Hong Kong is approaching, and the government vaccination programme started yesterday.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chan Chiu-si, today (23rd) led the Director of Health Chan Hon-yee, and Chairman of the Hospital Authority Fan Hung Ling, etc., to the Kwai Tsing District Health Center for influenza vaccination.
Chen Zhaoshi said that Hong Kong will enter the peak of winter flu, which is expected to overlap with the next wave of new crown pneumonia, and appeals to the public to stay vigilant and get vaccinated as soon as possible.
The global supply of influenza vaccines is tight. Chen Hanyi urged the public to reserve vaccines for high-risk groups first. The Department of Health will also closely monitor the use and supply of vaccines in Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaosi, today (23rd) led the Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Health) Chen Songqing, the Director of Health, Dr. Chen Hanyi, the Acting Director of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Dr. Lin Mankin, and the Chairman of the Hospital Authority, Fan Hung Ling and Hospital The Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr. Gao Basheng, went to the Kwai Tsing District Health Center for influenza vaccination.
Chen Hanyi said that due to tight supply, additional purchases of vaccines may not be fulfilled.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
The government purchases an additional 100,000 more vaccines, the supply is tight, and the public urges the public to vaccinate high-risk groups first
The winter flu peak season in Hong Kong is approaching, and the government vaccination programme started yesterday.
Chen Zhaoshi said that he noticed that the public's response to vaccination this year has been more active than in previous years. The demand for influenza vaccine has increased sharply. The government has also purchased an additional 100,000 doses of vaccine. The newly purchased vaccine will be supplied to public-private cooperative schools in need in phases. Teams and doctors participating in the "Vaccine Subsidy Scheme" to relieve the tight supply in the private medical market.
The global flu vaccine supply is tight. Chen Hanyi said that due to the tight supply, additional purchases of vaccines may not be able to achieve their wishes. The public should reserve vaccines for high-risk groups to vaccinate first. The Department of Health will closely monitor the use and supply of vaccines in Hong Kong. Additional vaccines will be purchased when needed.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Mr. Chen Zhaoshi, today (23rd) led a representative from the Hospital Authority of the Department of Health to the Kwai Tsing District Health Center for influenza vaccination.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Mr. Chen Zhaoshi, today (23rd) led a representative from the Hospital Authority of the Department of Health to the Kwai Tsing District Health Center for influenza vaccination.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
Chen Zhaoshi calls on chambers of commerce and work agencies to encourage employees to vaccinate
Chen Zhaoshi also mentioned that the current "School Outreach Vaccination Program" has been regularized. At present, 450 primary schools and 760 kindergartens or kindergartens have applied for influenza outreach vaccination.
She also hopes that, except for high-risk groups, the coverage of vaccination in other groups, including those aged 50 to 64, can be increased. She called on industry chambers and work agencies to encourage employees to get flu vaccines.
Chen Zhaoshi said that it is expected to overlap with the next wave of new coronary pneumonia and urged the public to stay vigilant and get vaccinated as soon as possible.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
South Korea's current death after vaccination: Chen Hanyi: The vaccine in Hong Kong is not the same
There have been deaths after influenza vaccination in South Korea, involving vaccines produced by the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur; Chen Hanyi said that the pharmaceutical company has registered in Hong Kong and has also purchased vaccines produced by pharmaceutical companies in Hong Kong, but has Confirm with the manufacturer that the vaccine is not the same batch as the vaccine involved in South Korea.
Chen Zhaoshi also emphasized that Hong Kong has established an influenza vaccine registration system to ensure its safety. There is no South Korean vaccine registration in Hong Kong. The Department of Health will continue to understand the overall situation.
The government vaccination program was launched yesterday to provide free seasonal influenza vaccination services to eligible Hong Kong residents. Eligible persons can be vaccinated at public medical institutions.
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