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  • Starting from 19 November 2024, the Government will provide the updated JN.1 COVID-19 vaccines to eligible persons aged 12 years and above under the Government COVID-19 Vaccination Programme. High-risk priority groups, particularly the elderly and persons with underlying comorbidities, are urged to receive a booster dose as soon as possible for effective prevention against COVID-19.

    Eligible persons may schedule a vaccine appointment via COVID-19 Vaccination Programme booking system.

    Please visit COVID-19 Vaccination Programme webpage for details.

  • In Hong Kong, there are several important mosquito-borne diseases including dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and malaria.

    To prevent mosquito-borne diseases, members of the public need to protect themselves from mosquito bites and prevent their proliferation.

    For details, please refer to the webpages of dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and malaria.

  • WHO declared on 14 August 2024 that the recent outbreak development of mpox (monkeypox) cases in Africa constituted a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health draws the public's attention that there has been a sustained increase in the number of mpox cases and outbreaks reported in some countries in Africa recently. Members of the public are urged to heighten vigilance and avoid close physical contact with persons suspected of contracting mpox. Meanwhile, high-risk target groups are advised to receive mpox vaccinations.

    Travellers planning to visit the affected areas should maintain good personal hygiene at all times and avoid close physical contact with sick persons or animals. Should there be any suspicious symptoms after returning to Hong Kong, travellers shall seek medical attention immediately and provide travel details to your doctors.

    For details, please see:

  • Many countries are experiencing a resurgence of measles with outbreaks reported. Outbreak news of the affected areas is available from the website of the Department of Health's Travel Health Service. Pregnant women and women preparing for pregnancy who are not immune to measles as well as children aged under 1 year are advised not to travel to places with outbreaks of measles. If in doubt, consult your doctors at least two weeks before departure. Members of the public should always maintain personal hygiene; keep hands clean; avoid going to crowded or poorly ventilated places. If symptoms occur, wear a mask and inform doctors of travel history.

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