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Your child is eligible for free vaccinations provided by Maternal and Child Health Centres of the Department of Health against certain infectious diseases under the Childhood Immunisation Programme. Your child can also receive seasonal influenza vaccination(s) from private medical doctors at a discounted price under the Childhood Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme.
In Hong Kong, influenza is usually more common in periods from January to March and from July to August. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body. Get vaccinated early to ensure protection. |