Posted by
layla
19 yrs ago
My baby is 4 months old and has been vaccinated at the public health clinic for hepB, DTP, and polio. But HIB (the haemophilus influenza) isn't offered and I was wondering why - does anyone know ? I think the bacteria causes meningitis but I don't know if this is less prevalent in Hong Kong than in Europe and US where this vaccination is routine. Has anyone received this vaccination upon request at a public clinic or had this done privately ? Is the vaccination available in Hong Kong ? We're moving back to the UK this summer so obviously want to make sure our baby's vaccinations will be up to date for there too. Thanks a lot.
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Hib is not given at public clinics - you can go to a private doc and get one. It is a routine vaccine at most of the private clinics here.
Why they don't offer it publicly, I'm not sure. The other one you'll need to get privately is pneumoccoal (prevanar).
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It is stated to be less common in HK (governments argument). However most paediatricians would not agree, and certainly if you return to UK. Vaccination is given in most private paed clinics and hospitals as a series of three (or four) vaccinations, depending on age. It is not given by the government clinics.
Matilda Medical Centre - 2537 8500
Matilda International Hospital
Hong Kong
http://www.matilda.org
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