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Hong Kong pediatrician urges flu vaccinations for children amid overlapping seasons

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A Hong Kong pediatrician is advising parents to vaccinate their children against the flu due to an anticipated longer flu season. Dr. Mike Kwan noted that the summer and winter flu waves may overlap, potentially leading to increased cases. The city has already reported 29 severe pediatric influenza infections this season, with two fatalities. AI

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Hong Kong pediatrician urges flu vaccinations for children amid overlapping seasons

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Hong Kong paediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children as temperatures fall

    A Hong Kong paediatric expert has called on parents to arrange influenza vaccinations for their children ahead of cooler temperatures next week, warning of a double whammy of overlapping summer and winter flu seasons. The city has recorded 29 cases of severe paediatric influenza …

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