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Hong Kong sees flu cases rise as immunity wanes

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Hong Kong is seeing an increase in seasonal influenza cases, with children and the elderly being particularly affected. Experts attribute this rise to waning immunity from vaccinations and a general decrease in antibody levels over time. Health authorities are urging high-risk individuals to get vaccinated and maintain good hygiene practices to prevent further spread. AI

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Hong Kong sees flu cases rise as immunity wanes

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

    Flu cases on the rise in Hong Kong as immunity wanes, expert warns

    Hong Kong is experiencing a rise in seasonal influenza cases, 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…

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