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Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (Aged below 13) 2022/23
Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (Aged below 13) 2022/23

The number of influenza cases surges during its peak season every year. Together with the resurgence of COVID-19 over and over, medical service supplies will be foreseeably in shortage this year. It is recommended that children and students receive seasonal influenza vaccination to reduce the admission rates and severe or death cases brought by influenza-associated complications. In addition, the apparent symptoms of COVID-19 and influenza are similar. Both illnesses cause respiratory tract diseases and may exhibit fever, runny nose and sore throat. Parents should stay alert because they will find it challenging to distinguish between COVID-19 and influenza merely by the clinical symptoms

By looking to loosen their anti-epidemic measures for COVID-19, governments around the world intend to attract both inbound and domestic travellers. Recently the Hong Kong government's policy is also heading in this direction. It’s time for adults to get flu shots and be well-prepared for avoiding influenza and COVID-19 co-infection so that we can protect our relatives and friends.

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent seasonal influenza and associated complications, people aged 6 months or above are advised to receive seasonal influenza vaccination. Children under 9 years of age who have never received such vaccination before are recommended to receive 2 doses of seasonal influenza vaccination in the 2022-2023 season.

New influenza strains appear from time to time and at irregular intervals. As the vaccine composition is updated every year in accordance with the circulating strains, it is suggested that people should receive seasonal influenza vaccination annually. After vaccination, it takes around two weeks for the body to develop antibodies to prevent the disease. Therefore, the seasonal influenza vaccine should be given at least two weeks before the beginning of influenza season for proper protection during the influenza season.

The quadrivalent influenza vaccines (Northern Hemisphere winter disease) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the 2022-2023 season contain the following:

  • A/Victoria/2570/2019 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus
  • A/Darwin/9/2021 (H3N2)-like virus
  • B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus
  • B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus

Product Details:

Intramuscular injection of inactivated influenza vaccine
Individuals 9 years old or above: Single dose
Individuals 6 months - 8 years old: 1 or 2 doses are required and recommended to have at least 4 weeks apart between the vaccinations.

Designated Flu Vaccination Centres:

1st Tier Period (Mid-September 2022 to 31 December 2022): 25 designated Quality HealthCare Flu Vaccination Centres

2nd Tier Period (1 January 2023 to 28 February 2023): 13 designated Quality HealthCare Flu Vaccination Centres 

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Guidelines for Children Having Influenza Vaccine

  • Participants aged 13 below are required to have doctor’s assessment.
  • An International Guideline has been given that children aged under 9 years and who have NOT received any influenza vaccination previously, are recommended to have at least 4 weeks apart between the vaccinations. Children who reach the age of 9 years require 1 shot of influenza vaccine only.

Remarks:

If you have any of the following conditions, you are recommended to seek advice before receiving vaccination.

  • Participants aged below 9 (age as at the date of vaccination) may be recommended by the doctor to have a second vaccine dose 4 weeks after the first dose. In such case, participants are required to pay an additional doctor consultation fee of HK$100 together with the vaccination fee for the second dose at the clinic.
  • Suffer from any acute, chronic or severe illness or any illness (with or without fever) e.g. upper respiratory tract infection, common cold
  • Allergic to any vaccine components, including egg white, chicken protein, gentamicin sulphate, neomycin, formaldehyde (preservative), haemagglutinin, etc.
  • Allergy or serious reaction to drug or vaccine in the past
  • Blood disorder e.g. thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorder
  • Immunocopromised

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Recommended for

Individuals aged 6 months to 12 years (age as at the date of vaccination)
Terms & Conditions
  • Customers are required to take the vaccination during the vaccination period (1 October 2022 – 28 February 2023).
  • Customer is required to make a booking for flu vaccination services through the Quality HealthCare mobile app.
  • Customers must present their identity card, order confirmation letter (printed or e-version) and completed consent form to the designated clinic for verification before vaccination.
  • The product is not applicable to Vaccination Subsidy Scheme. 
  • The product is applicable to individuals aged under 12 years or below (age as at the date of vaccination)
  • Individuals aged below 18 (age as at the date of vaccination) MUST be accompanied by their parents/guardians, who will sign on the consent form on behalf of the enrolees in the clinic.
  • Individual aged 8 years or below and who have NOT received any influenza vaccination previously, are recommended to have at least 4 weeks apart between the vaccinations.
  • Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers or discounts and cannot be exchanged for cash or other products.
  • Neither amendment nor cancellation is allowed once the payment has been confirmed. Also, it is not transferable nor refundable.
  • All vaccinations are not for the purpose of medical diagnosis or treatment.
  • In case of disputes, the decision of Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited shall be final.

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  2. Corporate client privilege cannot be used in conjunction with other privileges and cannot be exchanged for cash or other products, resold or used for commercial purposes.
  3. In case of dispute, the decision of Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited shall be final.