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Hong Kong warns unvaccinated children, elderly face higher flu risk

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Hong Kong's Director of Health, Ronald Lam Man-kin, has warned that unvaccinated children and the elderly are four to five times more susceptible to severe complications and death from influenza compared to vaccinated individuals. The city has seen a continued rise in influenza cases since June, with a significant increase in hospitalizations and severe cases, particularly those caused by influenza A. This year, 19 severe cases in children, including one fatality, have been reported, with eight of these involving unvaccinated children aged five and under. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

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