School flu-shot consent forms go electronic

Parents can now submit consent forms electronically for their children’s seasonal flu vaccinations in the upcoming school year if their child’s school is participating in the government's outreach programme, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Tuesday. The government launched the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach Programme several years ago to increase vaccination uptake…

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