Importance of Flu Vaccination In Children

Ensuring your child is vaccinated against Influenza will reduce the risk of developing serious illness or complications when exposed to the flu. This is even more important now to prevent serious illness from co-infections with other viruses including Covid. It helps prevent spreading flu to family and friends, including babies younger than 6 months who are too young to get a flu vaccine.

Immunity to Influenza in Hong Kong is currently weak as a result of the public health measures taken to reduce the spread of Covid over the past 2.5 years. The Hong Kong public will be more susceptible, leading to more infections and a higher proportion of the infections being severe.

Importance of Regular Check-Ups for Children

Once your child is 3 years old, it is recommended to have yearly paediatrician reviews.

Prior to that, the pace at which your child is growing means more regular reviews are required, even for healthy children. Check-ups are recommended at the following ages:

2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
15 months
18 months
24 months
2.5 years

Benefits include:

Protecting your child from serious disease

A great way to make sure your child's immunisations are current and reduces risk of getting sick.

Identifying development, wellness and behaviour issues early

By focusing on your child's overall health, your child's paediatrician will be able spot any adverse issues that need closer attention or monitoring.

Opportunity to ask questions

Regular check-ups can act as checkpoint for parents to reflect and ask questions about their child’s health and development.

Whats Included?

Medical History Assessment

To gather details about the child's past health, social and home environment.

General Examination

A physical examination guided by medical history and growth parameters.

Growth Parameters

Detecting any weight or height abnormalities early as these can be due to underlying medical problems.

Vaccine History Consult

Assess vaccine history to ensure child is immunised to prevent serious illness

FLU VACCINE

This is the price for the Influenza vaccine injection. If you require non-injectable intranasal vaccination, these are also available.

CHECK-UP

This price is exclusive to this service and consists of 30 minutes with the Paediatrician reviewing medical and vaccine history followed by a general examination.

CHECK-UP + FLU VACCINE (Total)

This price includes the consult and the injectable Flu vaccine. Any other prescriptions, vaccines or follow up consultations required will be charged in addition.

We work with numerous insurance companies and offer a direct billing service for many of them. If you have any questions regarding paying via insurance, please ask us in advance of your appointment.

To book a flu vaccination and check-up for your child, simply message our Family Clinic's WhatsApp via the contact us link, or fill out the below booking form and the team will be in touch to confirm your appointment.

Paediatric Flu Vaccine & Check-up