Flu Vaccine 2023-24

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination 2023/24

Price: HK$380 / Dose

The seasonal influenza vaccine requires annual administration. 

Vaccine schedule: 

• Must be 6 months old or above
• Individuals 9 years old or above – 1 dose needed only
• Children under 9 years old who have never received any seasonal influenza vaccine are recommended to be given 2 doses of seasonal influenza vaccine with a minimum interval of 4 weeks.
• Children below 9 years, those who have received any seasonal influenza vaccine before are recommended to receive one dose.
• Pneumococcal vaccine can be given with seasonal influenza vaccine at the same clinic visit.
• Seasonal influenza vaccine can be given with MMR vaccine at the same clinic visit.

2023 – 2024 Quadrivalent influenza vaccination

Supplier: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

The egg-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine 2023/24 covers: 

• an A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus
• an A/Darwin/9/2021(H3N2)-like virus
• a B/Austria/1359417/2021(B/Victoria lineage)-like virus
• a B/Phuket/3073/2013(B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus

What is seasonal influenza and flu shot?

Influenza is an acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. It can be caused by various types of influenza viruses. In Hong Kong, the two subtypes of influenza A virus, H1N1 and H3N2, and influenza B virus, are most commonly seen. 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.

Symptoms of seasonal influenza

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. Serious infection or complications can also occur in healthy individuals.

High-Risk Groups:

The Scientific Committee on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases recommends the following priority groups for seasonal influenza vaccination in Hong Kong:

• Pregnant women
• Elderly persons living in residential care homes
• Long-stay residents of institutions for persons with disability
• Persons aged 50 years or above
• Persons with chronic medical problems*
• Healthcare workers
• Children between the age of 6 months to 11 years
• Poultry workers
• Pig farmers and pig-slaughtering industry personnel

For more info: Department of Health

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