The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson of the Hospital Authority (HA) today (April 26) announced the suspension of seasonal influenza vaccination services at General Outpatient Clinics (GOPCs) from tomorrow (April 27).
 
     "In light of the latest COVID-19 epidemic situation, the HA intends to focus manpower and other resources to handle the COVID-19 vaccination and other related services. In addition, there has been a significant drop in the demand for seasonal influenza vaccination services recently, therefore the seasonal influenza vaccination services at GOPCs will be suspended starting from tomorrow. Eligible persons can still receive a flu vaccination at the designated vaccination points of the Department of Health or via the clinicians who have joined the 'Vaccination Subsidy Scheme'".
 
     At the same time, the 21 GOPCs providing COVID-19 vaccination services will also suspend the service of pneumococcal vaccination services from tomorrow. Eligible persons can receive the vaccination at the other 52 GOPCs.
 
     Members of the public can visit the following website www.ha.org.hk/goto/gvp202021/en/ for the latest information on the Government Vaccination Programme.

Ends/Monday, April 26, 2021
Issued at HKT 19:32

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