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Urgent Vaccine Call as Influenza Cases Surge in Schools

10/22/2025

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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) in Hong Kong urged schoolchildren to receive seasonal influenza vaccine after two influenza A cases.
A 2-year-old girl with health issues is in critical condition after testing positive for influenza A.
Since September, 587 influenza outbreaks have been reported in schools.
In Maine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the 'Ask Your Doc' campaign to address vaccine confusion and promote vaccination.

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Story summary

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) in Hong Kong urged schoolchildren to receive seasonal influenza vaccine after two influenza A cases.
A 2-year-old girl with health issues is in critical condition after testing positive for influenza A.
Since September, 587 influenza outbreaks have been reported in schools.
In Maine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the 'Ask Your Doc' campaign to address vaccine confusion and promote vaccination.