For optimal protection, health experts urge waiting until mid-September to mid-October to get a flu shot
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten1 change
- South China Morning Postseen 31 Aug, 13:52headline rewritten
Hong Kong students, high-risk cases can get flu vaccines 1 week early this yearHong Kong students, at-risk residents can get flu jabs 1 week early this year
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Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- recorder.com19:36first to report
Local health officials recommend waiting until mid-September to mid-October to receive the flu vaccine to ensure maximum protection throughout the upcoming respiratory season.
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post07:14edited after publishing
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Hong Kong students, high-risk cases can get flu vaccines 1 week early this yearHong Kong school students and other at-risk residents can receive influenza vaccines one week earlier this year, after the government diversified its procurement efforts and streamlined administrative measures. Authorities also said on Monday they aimed to boost the injection rate among people aged 65 or above and children aged six months to two years, adding that they would rely on reminders from doctors during medical encounters as a prioritised measure. Dr Edwin Tsui Lok-kin, controller of...
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- derbytelegraph.co.uk05:14
Other eligible groups, such as people over 65, people with long-term conditions, care home residents and carers will start receiving their jabs from October 1
- yourthurrock.com12:47
CHILDREN and pregnant women in Hertfordshire are now being invited for their flu vaccination as the NHS begins its annual autumn vaccination programme to help protect vulnerable people ahead of winter. From 1 September, pregnant women, children aged two and three years (on 31 August 2026), and children with certain long-term health conditions can receive […]
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- fenlandcitizen.co.uk05:00
Children and pregnant women are now being invited for their flu vaccination as the NHS begins its annual autumn vaccination programme.
- chroniclelive.co.uk08:04
Flu season is approaching and some people can already book their free NHS jab
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)19:37
Influenza statistics have jumped in Queensland, with experts urging people to get vaccinated before the free program ends on September 30.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia14:38
Of 11 clinics contacted by CNA, three said they had run out of the Southern Hemisphere vaccine, while another said it had little stock left amid a rise in demand for flu jabs.