The latest quadrivalent influenza vaccination service is now available in Blue Care.-Influenza is an acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. It can be caused by various types of influenza viruses. In Hong Kong, the two subtypes of influenza A virus, H1N1 and H3N2, and influenza B virus, are most commonly seen. Influenza occurs in Hong Kong throughout the year, but is usually more common in periods from January to March/April and from July to August.-Since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus infection, it is advised to get vaccinated at least two weeks before the arrival of winter influenza season to protect family and friends.-Price:HK$350 per doseSupplier:GSKSuitable for:Aged of 6 months or above-2024/25 Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (Northern hemisphere) contains:A/Victoria/4897/2022(H1N1)pdm09-like virusA/Thailand/8/2022 (H3N2)-like virusB/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virusB/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)-like virus-No. of dose for injection AgeNo. of dose9 years old or above1 dose6 months to 8 years old(with previous flu vaccine)1 dose6 months to 8 years old(who have never receviedthe vaccination before)2 dosesRecommend to have 2 vaccines at least 4 weeks apart-NotesOffer is valid while stock lastsAdditional fee of HK$100 is charged if prior doctor consultation is required

The Vaccination Subsidy Scheme 2024/25 will be announced in late september. Eligible persons can present relevant supporting document to receive influenza vaccination subsidy at Blue Care Medical Centre without extra charge._The eligible groups are Hong Kong residents who are:– Aged 50 years or above– Children between 6 months tounder 18 years or attending secondary schools in Hong Kong– Pregnancy women– Persons receiving disability allowance– Persons with Intellectual Disability– Persons who are recipients of standard rate of “100% disabled” or “requiring constant attendance” under Comprehensive Social Security Assistance__Please contact Blue Care Medical Centre for vaccination appointment. For more details, please click:FAQs on Flu Vaccine (Source: Hong Kong Department of Health)Possible Side Effects of Influenza Vaccine

Blue Care Medical Centre provides the latest 15 - Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV15) vaccination service. Blue Care has joined Government Vaccination Schemes. The Enquiries and appointment is available now._According to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), Pneumonia ranks as the second leading cause of death in Hong Kong. Its mainly caused by serotype 3. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes a wide range of diseases, more common ones include middle ear infection (acute otitis media) and chest infection (pneumonia)._Price:HK$1,650 per doseSupplier:MSDSuitable for:The age of 6 weeks or above_Notes:1. Prior doctor assessment before the first vaccination is included.2. Full payment of all doses must be made in the first vaccination. 3. Any fees paid will not be transferable and will not be refundable.4. Offer is valid while stock lasts.

With effect from 1 January 2024, those eligible Hong Kong residents born in the years 1948 to 1974 can be joined Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme and subsidized for screening tests to prevent colorectal cancer.-Participant can receive the sponsored screening from our enrolled primary care doctors at Blue Care Medical Centre.-Please visit Colorectal Cancer Screening Programmefor more details.

In response to the emergency response level of COVID-19 infection, Blue Care Medical Centre (“Medical Centre”) has adopted below infection control measures: All patients and visitors should receive body temperature check & health screening upon arrival at Blue Care Medical Centre Wear own mask inside all clinical areas & clean hands with alcohol rub In accordance with the monitory policy of the Centre for Health Protection (“CHP”), suspected case of COVID-19 should be reported to CPH. These patients will be transferred to a public hospital for further management.

HPV vaccines used in Blue Care Medical Centre are genuine Gardasil 9 with registration in Hong Kong and supplied from Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD).-Blue Care strictly adopts the guideline of Department of Health, Hong Kong in its vaccine storage and inventory management so as to ensure the quality of the vaccines.-Blue Care customers can be rest assured of the quality of our prescribed vaccines.

HKGovernmenthas advocated the concept of "one person one family doctor" with the aim of promoting primary care to an individual and family in our community.-A family doctoris trained to provide holistic care to patients so as to ensure physical, social and psychological well-being for their patients. -Please click here to read more details. (Chinese version only)-Source: Headline Daily Article on 19 May 2017