Flu cases on rise in Hong Kong as immunity wanes, expert warns
Flu cases are rising in Hong Kong, particularly among children and the elderly, as waning vaccine protection weakens community immunity, a leading infectious disease expert has warned. Professor Ivan Hung Fan-ngai, chair professor of infectious diseases at the University of Hong Kong, made the warning on Saturday and urged high-risk groups who had not yet received a seasonal flu jab to get one. The remarks came a day after health authorities said an influenza B infection had
Influenza cases are increasing in Hong Kong, with a notable rise observed among younger children and older adults. This surge is attributed to diminishing vaccine-induced immunity within the population, according to Professor Ivan Hung Fan-ngai, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Hong Kong. He emphasized the importance of seasonal flu vaccinations, especially for individuals in high-risk categories who have not yet received their jab.
The rise in flu cases and waning immunity highlights the ongoing need for public health vigilance and vaccination efforts to protect vulnerable populations.
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