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Flu in Hong Kong

Flu in Hong Kong
Latest news and updates on seasonal influenza outbreaks in Hong Kong, including what is being done to combat the virus.
A man walks past an Infection Control Notice at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health authorities say winter flu season over but warn of summer peak

City records 488 severe cases in adults over winter, with 330 deaths – lower than the last flu season before Covid-19 pandemic.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s flu season to peak in late February, jab rates still low: experts

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong flu cases to spike as students, residents return from holiday: expert

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Flu jab inquiries, bookings rise in Hong Kong after death of Barbie Hsu

Doctors say more people visiting clinics after news of Taiwanese actress’ death from pneumonia, triggered by flu.

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More people are making inquiries and appointments for flu jabs at Hong Kong clinics after the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Chronically ill Hongkongers urged to avoid Japan, other flu-hit countries

Risk for chronically ill patients who contract influenza must be taken seriously, doctors warn after death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu in Japan.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

19-month-old boy in critical condition with flu at Hong Kong hospital

Only fifth of children aged two and under have been vaccinated against flu, official data shows.

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Hong Kong records 88 flu deaths in first weeks of winter influenza season

Figure represents nearly 30 per cent increase over number of fatalities recorded during same period last winter.

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The accident and emergency department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. The winter flu season began on January 5, and experts have warned that the worst is yet to come. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Don’t delay seeking help for children with flu symptoms, Hong Kong parents urged

Warning from leading medical expert follows spate of severe cases complicated by other viruses and bacterial infections.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong flu season expected to peak in February; 15 deaths confirmed

Respiratory medicine expert David Hui calls for more residents to get jabs, notes only 20 per cent of those aged 50 to 64 vaccinated.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Cooperation best on flu jabs for Hong Kong’s children

With peak influenza season nearing and cases on the rise in Hong Kong, it makes sense for the young and elderly to get vaccinated.

Two young girls are seen as the Hospital Authority holds a press conference on flu vaccine in Kwun Tong. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong minister urges schools to join flu jab drive after child hospitalised

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau argues no valid reason for opting out of programme offering vaccination free of charge.

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Authorities have urged schools to joins the on-campus vaccination programme for children. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Flu outbreaks surge at Hong Kong schools as cold weather warning issued

The forecaster issued the warning at 6am, expecting the weather to be persistently cold over next few days.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health officials take aim at 168 schools for not joining flu jab drive

Official urges members of the public to get vaccinated as surveillance data shows Hong Kong has entered the flu season.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s winter flu season expected to peak mid-January, expert says

Many residents have recently travelled to Japan, mainland China and South Korea, which are experiencing H1N1 outbreaks, Professor David Hui says.

The latest data from the Centre for Health Protection indicated overall influenza activity remained low, but there had been an uptick in the percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for flu at public laboratories. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong logs 3 deaths from 4 severe flu cases, low Covid activity uptick

The Centre for Health Protection also reveals Covid outbreak at care home for elderly involving four people from December 15 to 21.

Patients wait at the accident and emergency department of the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong to look at procuring flu jabs for family doctors amid supply concerns

Undersecretary for Health Dr Libby Lee says authorities are aware of supply instability for private doctors in previous years.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong winter flu season could start in December and peak twice: expert

HKU Professor Ivan Hung says coming flu season may peak twice, with first surge driven by influenza A subtype H3 and second caused by H1.

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Editorial | Seize the opportunity to get that Hong Kong flu jab now

As peak season approaches, city doctors warn that the sometimes fatal virus targets not only high-risk individuals but also healthy adults.

Many people will shrug off influenza risks after years of pandemic pressure, but some high-risk individuals and even healthy adults may develop severe or fatal complications from flu, health experts warn. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers urged to get flu jabs ahead of predicted case surge when mercury dips

Hospital Authority to launch seasonal influenza vaccination programmes this week, including school and care home outreach projects.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s longest flu season comes to an end after more than 6 months

Centre for Health Protection confirms that flu season, which started in mid-January, had reached its end, but warned Covid-19 infections had increased.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong can learn from Singapore’s dual flu vaccine approach: expert

Professor David Hui says shots designed for northern and southern hemispheres will bolster protection if city’s flu seasons run year-round.

Authorities have urged the public to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Next Hong Kong flu season to quickly follow current one, likely to be weaker’

Professor Ivan Hung of University of Hong Kong says current H1 flu outbreak expected to last till June or July, before next wave hits a month or two later.

Hong Kong’s current flu season started back in January and might last another one to two months, a health expert said. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Don’t delay flu treatment for children, expert tells Hong Kong parents

Professor David Hui says prolonged mask mandate during Covid-19 to blame for longer flu season.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong faces overlapping flu seasons, should discuss adding jab to list: expert

After death of four children from flu this year, professor says it’s time to discuss adding jab to list of recommended shots for children.

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Editorial | Hong Kong child deaths stress need to have flu jabs

Third girl dies from virus as H1 strain sweeps city, helped by Hong Kong’s low herd immunity and poor vaccination rate

Two parents with their child pass by the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. The recent deaths of three girls underscore the importance of people getting inoculated against flu. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Death of third Hong Kong girl from flu sparks urgent calls for public to get jabs

Centre for Health Protection warns that dominating flu virus strain might change for second time, possibly extending flu season already longer than usual.

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The girl was admitted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan in a critical condition. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Low herd immunity in Hong Kong may prolong flu season, experts warn

Low vaccination rate may make it easier for dominating flu virus strain to shift, medical professors say.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Unvaccinated 8-year-old Hongkonger dies after contracting flu

Authorities say girl developed fever and cough, before suffering convulsions and testing positive for influenza A (H1).

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