Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Services 2026-27

2026-2027 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Services

As Hong Kong enters its influenza peak season, getting vaccinated not only protects your own health but also helps reduce the risk of spreading the virus to your family and loved ones. Receive seasonal flu vaccine to secure early protection ahead of the peak flu season!

CUHKMC offers the World Health Organization-recommended Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine.

Fees and Vaccine Information

Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
Fees	General Public Fee (Per dose) HK$260	Persons who meet the eligibility criteria under the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme Fee after deducting subsidy (Per dose) HK$0
Country of Origin	France / Netherlands
Administration Method	Intramuscular / Subcutaneous Injection
Applicable Age	6 months and above
Features	Vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization Suitable for the majority of people Safe for use during pregnancy

How to Book

Individuals aged 18 and above

Appointment

24 Hours Enquiry Hotline
phone (852) 3946 6888 (✓ Phone | ✓ WhatsApp)

*Appointment is subject to the service availability of CUHK Medical Centre.

Persons under 18 years old /
pregnant women

Children (aged between 6 months and under 18) are required to attend a consultation session* conducted by a Specialist in Paediatrics at the Paediatric Clinic (1/F, CUHK Medical Centre) before receiving seasonal influenza vaccine at CUHK Medical Centre
For pregnant women, a consultation* with a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Specialist Outpatient Centre (1/F, CUHK Medical Centre) is required prior to receiving Seasonal Influenza Vaccination at CUHK Medical Centre

*Doctor's consultation is self-financed item.

To meet the diverse needs of the public, we also offer the following influenza vaccine options:

	Recombinant Influenza Vaccine
Fees	General Public Fee (Per dose) HK$460 Persons who meet the eligibility criteria under the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme Fee after deducting subsidy (Per dose) HK$200
Country of Origin	US
Administration Method	Intramuscular Injection
Applicable Age	Adults aged 9 and above
Features	Suitable for individuals with egg allergy For people aged 50 or above, protection efficacy is up to 30% higher than traditional injectable flu vaccines According to the Centre for Health Protection, studies show that, in older adults, recombinant influenza vaccines may be potentially more effective than standard-dose inactivated vaccines.

We also offer the live attenuated nasal spray influenza vaccine, advance appointment is required. For more details, please call 3946 6888.

Vaccination Subsidy Scheme

Eligible Groups and Required Documents of Identity:

The Government continues to provide subsidised seasonal influenza vaccination for the following eligible groups (Hong Kong residents).

Persons Aged 50 or Above	Children (aged between 6 months and under 18)	Persons With Intellectual Disability (PID)
Hong Kong residents and aged 50 or above this year	Hong Kong residents who meet either of the following conditions on the day of vaccination: Children and adolescents aged between 6 months and under 18, OR Persons aged 18 or above but studying at a secondary school in Hong Kong (Please bring along the student card or handbook and submit a photocopy to the hospital／clinic)	Hong Kong residents who hold: The Registration Card for People with Disabilities indicating intellectual disability or mentally handicap; OR A certificate certifying the person is a PID or eligible for the VSS 2026/27 issued by a registered doctor or the person in-charge from the designated institutions serving the PID (Please submit a photocopy of the above document to the hospital／clinic)

Persons Aged 50 or Above

Children (aged between 6 months and under 18)

Persons With Intellectual Disability (PID)

Hong Kong residents and aged 50 or above this year

Hong Kong residents who meet either of the following conditions on the day of vaccination:

Children and adolescents aged between 6 months and under 18,

OR
Persons aged 18 or above but studying at a secondary school in Hong Kong

(Please bring along the student card or handbook and submit a photocopy to the hospital／clinic)

Hong Kong residents who hold:

The Registration Card for People with Disabilities indicating intellectual disability or mentally handicap;

OR
A certificate certifying the person is a PID or eligible for the VSS 2026/27 issued by a registered doctor or the person in-charge from the designated institutions serving the PID

(Please submit a photocopy of the above document to the hospital／clinic)

Pregnant Women	Recipients of Disability Allowance	Recipients of Standard Rate of “100% Disabled” or “Requiring Constant Attendance” Under CSSA
Hong Kong residents (Please bring along a medical certificate confirming her pregnancy and submit a photocopy to the hospital / clinic)	Hong Kong residents who hold an approval letter of successful application for Disability Allowance issued by the Social Welfare Department (Vaccination date should fall within the period of receiving Disability Allowance). (Please submit a photocopy of the above document to the hospital / clinic)	Hong Kong residents aged 18 to under 50, who are recipients of standard rate of "100% disabled" or "requiring constant attendance" under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme and hold: A "Certificate of CSSA Recipients (for Medical Waivers)" issued before 15 December 2018, OR The new Annex page of "Notification of Successful Application"/ "Notification of Revision of Assistance" (Please submit a photocopy of the above document to the hospital / clinic and sign a self-declaration form provided by the hospital / clinic enrolled in the VSS before vaccination)

Pregnant Women

Recipients of Disability Allowance

Recipients of Standard Rate of “100% Disabled” or
“Requiring Constant Attendance” Under CSSA

Hong Kong residents

(Please bring along a medical certificate confirming her pregnancy and submit a photocopy to the hospital / clinic)

Hong Kong residents who hold an approval letter of successful application for Disability Allowance issued by the Social Welfare Department (Vaccination date should fall within the period of receiving Disability Allowance).

(Please submit a photocopy of the above document to the hospital / clinic)

Hong Kong residents aged 18 to under 50, who are recipients of standard rate of "100% disabled" or "requiring constant attendance" under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme and hold:

A "Certificate of CSSA Recipients (for Medical Waivers)" issued before 15 December 2018,

OR
The new Annex page of "Notification of Successful Application"/ "Notification of Revision of Assistance"

(Please submit a photocopy of the above document to the hospital / clinic and sign a self-declaration form provided by the hospital / clinic enrolled in the VSS before vaccination)

For details of the Vaccine Subsidy Scheme and eligible persons, please visit the website of the Department of Health: https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/107880.html

If you are recommended to receive vaccination but are not in the above-mentioned eligible groups, you may consult your primary care doctor and consider vaccination at your own expense for personal protection.

Appointment
(Individuals aged 18 and above)