Details of Vaccination Subsidy Scheme - Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

Influenza is an acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. Influenza occurs in Hong Kong throughout the year, but is usually more common in periods from January to March/April and from July to August. The virus mainly spreads by respiratory droplets. The disease is characterised by fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, headache, muscle aches and general tiredness. It is usually self-limiting with recovery in two to seven days. However, if persons with weakened immunity and elderly persons get infected, it can be a serious illness and may be complicated by bronchitis, pneumonia, encephalopathy, or even death in the most serious cases.

Seasonal influenza vaccination is one of the effective means to prevent seasonal influenza and its complications, as well as reduce influenza related hospitalisation and death. Given that influenza vaccines are safe and effective and severe cases can occur even in healthy persons, all members of the public aged 6 months or above, except those with known contraindications, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination for personal protection.

Enquiry

Programme Management and Vaccination Division
Tel: 2125 2125
Fax: 2713 9576
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 hours. No service on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.

The Government continues to provide subsidised seasonal influenza vaccination for the following eligible groups (Hong Kong residents). Please click the eligible group for details:

If you are recommended to receive vaccination but are not in the above-mentioned eligible groups, you may consult your family doctor and consider vaccination at your own expense for personal protection.

Enquiry

Programme Management and Vaccination Division
Tel: 2125 2125
Fax: 2713 9576
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 hours. No service on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.

Eligible persons can visit the clinics of private doctors enrolled in the VSS or outreach venues to receive subsidised seasonal influenza vaccination. Subsidy level of one dose of seasonal influenza vaccine is HK $240.

The doctor may impose extra fees, some doctors may not charge extra fees. Please click here to search for list of private doctors and clinics providing vaccination service and click here for "How to search Participating Doctors Enrolled in Vaccination Subsidy Scheme".

Enquiry

Programme Management and Vaccination Division
Tel: 2125 2125
Fax: 2713 9576
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 hours. No service on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.