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Hong Kong launches digital consent for school flu jabs

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Hong Kong is implementing a new digital consent system for school flu vaccinations, set to launch with the upcoming school year. This system, integrated into the eHealth mobile application, aims to streamline the consent process for parents by eliminating manual form filling and reducing errors. Schools will receive unique QR codes to distribute to parents, who can then use the eHealth app to submit their consent electronically. AI

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Hong Kong launches digital consent for school flu jabs

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Chan ·

    Hong Kong rolls out online consent forms for children’s school flu jabs

    Parents can submit online consent forms from Monday for their children’s seasonal flu vaccinations under a school outreach programme, with Hong Kong authorities seeking to simplify procedures. The Centre for Health Protection said on Tuesday that a digital consent system would be…

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