Hong Kong Health Minister Warns After Unvaccinated Child, 4, Hospitalized Due to Flu

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1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

A **four-year-old unvaccinated boy** has been admitted to the **intensive care unit** with flu and a **pneumococcal infection**, according to Hong Kong’s health minister.
Health Secretary **Lo Chung-mau** emphasized that the child's school did not participate in the government’s **flu vaccination program**, urging schools to join the vaccination drive.
Lo highlighted that **six children died** last flu season, with the public hospital admission rate for flu cases surpassing the season threshold already.
The boy initially showed symptoms such as a **high fever** and **cough**, and was later transferred to the children’s ICU after his condition worsened.
Health authorities noted a rise in **school outbreaks** and an increasing number of patients visiting emergency units, prompting calls for greater vaccination efforts.

For the full article, visit South China Morning Post.