2023-24 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Services
2023-24 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Services
Persons aged 18 or above can receive seasonal influenza vaccine services at the CUHK Medical Clinic.
Children (Persons of age between 6 months and less than 18 years) are recommended to attend a consultation session conducted by a Specialist in Family Medicine at the CUHK Medical Clinic prior to receiving the first seasonal influenza vaccine.
The subsidy amount this year of the government Vaccination Subsidy Scheme is HK$260. Persons who meet the eligibility criteria below are eligible to participate, participants must present their Hong Kong identity card and the relevant identity documents (if applicable) during their visit.
Eligible Groups and Required Document of Identity:
The Government continues to provide subsidised seasonal influenza vaccination for the following eligible groups (Hong Kong residents).
| Pregnant Women | Persons of Age 50 Years or Above | Children (Persons of age between 6 months and less than 18 years) |
|---|---|---|
Hong Kong residents (Please bring along a medical certificate confirming her pregnancy and submit a photocopy to the doctor) | Hong Kong residents and age of 50 years or above this year
| Hong Kong residents who meet either of the following conditions on the day of vaccination:
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| Persons With Intellectual Disability (PID) | Recipients of Disability Allowance | Recipients of Standard Rate of “100% Disabled” or “Requiring Constant Attendance” Under CSSA |
|---|---|---|
Hong Kong residents who hold:
| Hong Kong residents who hold an approval letter of successful application for Disability Allowance issued by the Social Welfare Department (Vaccination date should fall within the period of receiving Disability Allowance). (Please submit a photocopy of the above document to the doctor) | Hong Kong residents of age 18 to under 50 years who are recipients of standard rate of "100% disabled" or "requiring constant attendance" under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme and hold:
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If you are recommended to receive vaccination but are not in the above-mentioned eligible groups, you may consult your primary care doctor and consider vaccination at your own expense for personal protection.
How to Book:
Online appointments are only available for persons over 18 years old who do not need to make an appointment for doctor consultation. (First-come, first-served and subject to the service availability of CUHK Clinic.)
- Persons aged 18 or above who need to make an appointment for medical consultation please call 3468 7141.
- Children (Persons of age between 6 months and less than 18 years) are recommended to attend a consultation session conducted by a Specialist in Family Medicine at the CUHK Medical Clinic prior to receiving the first seasonal influenza vaccine. Please call 3468 7141 to make an appointment.
Learn More:
Vaccination Subsidy Scheme - Seasonal Influenza Vaccination: https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/46199.html
Eligiblity of the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme: https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/46199.html#10002
Please refer to the following vaccination fee and doctor consultation fee for reference:
| Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine | |
|---|---|
| General Public | Persons aged 50 or above who meet the eligibility criteria under the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme# |
Fee (Per dose) HK$260 | Fee after deducting subsidy (Per dose) $0 |
#For details of the Vaccine Subsidy Scheme and eligibility criteria, please visit the website of the Department of Health:
https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/46107.html
| Doctor Consultation Fee (if needed) | |
|---|---|
| Fees for consulting primary care doctors for persons aged 18 or above | Fees for consulting a Specialist in Family Medicine for Children (Persons of age between 6 months and less than 18 years) |
| HK$230* | HK$690* |
*This doctor consultation fee is only valid for seasonal influenza vaccination service