Vaccination Programme for Studying Abroad
Some vaccines are not routine in Hong Kong but are required in other parts of the world. This is due to the different disease prevalence, healthcare policies and vaccine availability in different countries. For example, Meningococcal vaccines are required in US, some European countries and Australia; Hepatitis A vaccine is required in Mainland China and US; Japanese encephalitis vaccine is required in Mainland China and some Asian countries. For youngsters going abroad to further studies, they should receive the additional vaccines according to local requirements and disease risks.
What is included in the Vaccination Programme?
Different vaccination programmes are designed for students going to different parts of the world to further their studies.
US
- Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (1 dose)
- Meningococcal B vaccine (2 doses)
- Hepatitis A vaccine(2 doses)
Europe
- Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (1 dose)
- Meningococcal B vaccine (2 doses)
Mainland China and Asian countries
- Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (1 dose)
- Meningococcal B vaccine (2 doses)
- Hepatitis A vaccine(2 doses)
- Japanese encephalitis vaccine (1 dose)
HPV vaccine is provided for all students (female or male) aged 9 years or above (9 through 14 years: 2 doses; 15 years or above: 3 doses).
Physical examinations will be performed by paediatrician at the first visit.
Who should join the Vaccination Programme?
Students (2 years or above) planning to study overseas
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