...2023/ 24 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach (Free of Charge) Programme INJECTABLE VACCINE POINTS TO NOTE: Please read the information in Part I to Part III carefully. Please complete the form in BLOCK LETTERS with a blue or black pen and put “” into the appropriate box(es). If you...

... tract caused by influenza viruses. 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...

... Zika Virus Infection in 2023 We would like to draw your attention to a confirmed case of imported Zika Virus Infection (ZVI) reported in Hong Kong on 15 November 2023 and to remind doctors to remain vigilant against this disease. The patient was a 58-year-old woman who presented with fever and cough on...

...傳 本 署 檔 號 Our Ref. : (22) in DH CDB/8/97/1 Pt.10 衛生防護中心乃衛生署 轄下執行疾病預防 及控制的專業架構 The Centre for Health Protection is a professional arm of the Department of Health for disease prevention and control Communicable Disease 染 病 處 Branch 16 November 2023 Dear Doctor, An imported case of Zika Virus...

... the proportions of viruses circulating varied between reporting countries. In most countries, influenza A virus detections outnumbered those of influenza B.1 Summary of Influenza Activity in 2023 in Hong Kong 3. The seasonal influenza activity in Hong Kong has remained at a low level after the...

... < 6 years 3 Laboratory surveillance • Among the respiratory specimens received, the positive percentage of seasonal influenza viruses peaked at 18.2% in late Apr • The predominant virus was influenza A(H1) (accounting for 80% of all influenza detections) 4 ILI outbreaks in schools/institutions • 157...

... recommended to receive influenza vaccine to protect themselves against seasonal influenza and its complications, as well as related hospitalisations and deaths.  As Hong Kong continues to face the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic, influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2 virus may both spread at the same time. To...

... deaths. As Hong Kong continues to face the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic, influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2 virus may both spread at the same time. To protect the healthcare system from being overwhelmed, getting influenza vaccination is therefore important. Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach...

... Hong Kong continues to face the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic, influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2 virus may both spread at the same time. To protect the healthcare system from being overwhelmed, getting influenza vaccination is therefore important. Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach and...

... COVID-19 pandemic, influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2 virus may both spread at the same time. To protect the healthcare system from being overwhelmed, getting influenza vaccination is therefore important. Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach and the Residential Care Home Vaccination Programme...