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Health Officials Urge Flu Vaccination as Season Ends

1/4/2026

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Hong Kong health authorities, led by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP), urge residents to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine as temperatures drop to 11.4 degrees Celsius (52.5 Fahrenheit).
The appeal follows concerns from an infectious disease specialist about low vaccination rates.
Flu-related hospital admissions fell to 0.28 per 10,000 people for December 21–27, down from 0.37 and 0.49 in the prior weeks, indicating the current season is ending.

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Hong Kong health authorities, led by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP), urge residents to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine as temperatures drop to 11.4 degrees Celsius (52.5 Fahrenheit).
The appeal follows concerns from an infectious disease specialist about low vaccination rates.
Flu-related hospital admissions fell to 0.28 per 10,000 people for December 21–27, down from 0.37 and 0.49 in the prior weeks, indicating the current season is ending.