Vaccination Subsidy Scheme - General Public
2021-09-14
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The season of 2021-22 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination commenced on 6 October 2021. Pneumococcal vaccination for the elderly will continue throughout the year. A person getting influenza and COVID-19 at the same time may be more seriously ill. Getting an influenza vaccine early during 2021/22 is therefore important. |
The Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (VSS) is a scheme that provides subsidised seasonal influenza vaccination and pneumococcal vaccination to eligible Hong Kong residents through the participation of private doctors. The Government reimburses subsidy to enrolled doctors for providing vaccinations to eligible persons. On top of Government's subsidy, enrolled doctors may impose extra charge for the vaccination.
The Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases under the Centre for Health Protection has made recommendation on seasonal influenza vaccination for 2021-22 season and pneumococcal vaccination to enhance immunity of high-risk persons. The latest recommendations can be viewed here.
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.
