Parents urged to vaccinate children amid threat of flu, Covid-19 and RSV infections
Hong Kong parents should have their children vaccinated against respiratory infections as the city faces a triple threat from influenza, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a medical expert has said. Dr Mike Kwan Yat-wah, an honorary clinical associate professor in the University of Hong Kong’s department of paediatrics and adolescent medicine, warned on Saturday that the current…
Hong Kong parents are urged to vaccinate their children against respiratory infections, including influenza, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), amid a triple threat posed by these illnesses, according to Dr Mike Kwan Yat-wah, an honorary clinical associate professor at the University of Hong Kong. Despite the summer flu season having yet to reach its peak, Kwan warns that the current situation presents a significant risk, with high levels of flu, Covid-19, and RSV infections.
He urges parents to ensure their children receive the necessary vaccines, noting that protection can be maintained by obtaining the 2025-26 season flu jab. While Covid-19 vaccine supplies for young children are currently suspended, Kwan advises other vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and chronically ill, to still receive their vaccines.
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