Co-administration of COVID-19 Vaccine and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
2024-03-27
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High risk priority groups are strongly recommended to receive seasonal influenza vaccine and additional COVID-19 booster at the same time as soon as possible.
Why we need to have co-administration of COVID-19 Vaccine and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccines can be co-administered with, or at any time before or after SIV (including inactivated influenza vaccine, live attenuated influenza vaccines and recombinant influenza vaccine) under informed consent.
A person getting influenza and COVID-19 at the same time may be more seriously ill and has a higher risk of death, and seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and length of stay. The experts highly recommended members of the public, especially those high-risk individuals, to receive COVID-19 vaccination and seasonal influenza vaccination at the same time as soon as possible, to guard against the possible COVID-19 upsurge and flu season which may appear simultaneously.
Where can I receive COVID-19 vaccine and SIV together?
For persons eligible for free COVID-19 vaccination under the Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme (please refer to: https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/106952.html for details), they can receive COVID-19 vaccine and SIV at designated locations shown below at the same time if they are also eligible for receiving free or subsidised SIV.
| Type of Vaccination Venues | Eligible Person for Co-administration | Booking |
| Private Clinic COVID-19 Vaccination Stations (PCVSs) List of PCVSs |
1. Hong Kong residents aged 50 years or above (free-of-charge) 2. Hong Kong residents aged 6 months to under 18 years old (free-of-charge) |
Make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the online booking system, then you can contact the PCVSs directly on the day of vaccination for arrangement to receive SIV. |
| Private doctor or clinic under Vaccination Subsidy Scheme Search for the list of doctors providing co-administration |
1. Pregnant women 2. Persons aged 50 years or above 3. Children aged between 6 months and below 18 years, or studying at a secondary school in Hong Kong 4. Persons with intellectual disability 5. Persons receiving Disability Allowance 6. Recipients of standard rate of “100% disabled” or “requiring constant attendance” under the CSSA [ Some doctors may impose extra charge for SIV. Please contact the doctors or clinics for more information. ] |
Can contact the clinics directly for further information and to book an appointment |
| Vaccination activities at non-clinic setting # Search for the list of doctors providing co-administration |
Organisers (organisations, companies, schools, etc) can contact doctors directly for details | |
| Children Community Vaccination Centre (CCVC) List of CCVC |
1. Children and adolescents aged 6 months to 17 years (free-of-charge) |
Through online booking system |
| Designated Maternal and Child Health Centres (MCHCs) under the Department of Health Related arrangement and list of designated MCHCs |
1. Children aged 6 months to 4 years (free-of-charge) |
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| Designated Student Health Service Centres (SHSCs) under the Department of Health List of designated SHSCs |
1. Children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 years (Receive both free Inactivated COVID-19 vaccine and SIV at the same time) 2. Children aged 5 to 11 years (Receive both free mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and SIV at the same time) |
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| Designated General Outpatient Clinics (GOPCs) under the Hospital Authority List of designated GOPCs |
1. Elderly aged 65 or above ( Starting from 24 October 2023, members can receive both free Inactivated COVID-19 vaccine / mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and SIV at the same time) |
Make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the online booking system, then you can contact the GOPC directly on the day of vaccination for arrangement to receive SIV. |
| Designated Elderly Health Centres(EHCs) under the Department of Health Related arrangement and list of designated EHCs |
1. Members of EHCs (Can receive both free Inactivated COVID-19 vaccine / mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and SIV at the same time) 2. Non-members of EHCs, elderly aged 65 or above (Can receive both free Inactivated COVID-19 vaccine / mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and SIV at the same time) |
1. Members of EHCs
EHCs provide inactivated COVID-19 / seasonal influenza vaccination services. If the daily quota is full, the staff of the EHC will arrange another date and time of vaccination for the elderly. Some of the Elderly Health Centres provide mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, members could approach respective centre to arrange appointment. 2. Non-members of EHCs Designated Elderly Health Centres provide inactivated COVID-19 / seasonal influenza vaccination services. Some of the Elderly Health Centres provide mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, and booking through online booking system is required. |
| Residential Care Homes (RCHs) and Nursing Homes List of visiting medical officer enrolled in RVP |
1. Residents of Residential Care Homes, including RCHs for Elderly and Persons with Disability (free-of-charge) | RCH, RCCC or designated institutions serving PID can contact doctors directly for details |
# Guidelines on Arranging Outreach COVID-19 Vaccination Activities through Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (VSS):
https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/covid19vss_guidelinesforschooloutreach_eng.pdf
Guidelines on Arranging SIV Vaccination at Non-Clinic Settings:
https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/guidelines_vaccination_nonclinic_eng.pdf
*Persons who wish to space out COVID-19 vaccine with SIV may refer to the relevant webpage.
- Thematic website for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme: https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/106934.html
- Vaccination Schemes page (SIV): https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html
【Don’t Wait! Get Your Jabs!】Relevant Publicity Materials for Co-administration of COVID-19 Vaccine and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Related information for co-administration of COVID-19 Vaccine and SIV
- Vaccination Fact Sheet for Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine
- Vaccination Fact Sheet for messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 Vaccine
- Pamphlet on SIV
Enquiry
Programme Management and Vaccination Division
Tel: 2125 2125
Fax: 2713 9576
E-mail: vacs@dh.gov.hk
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 hours. No service on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.