Hong Kong likely to give out seasonal flu, Covid-19 shots at same time, government adviser says


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Hong Kong is likely to give seasonal flu and Covid-19 vaccines at the same time in line with World Health Organization (WHO) suggestions as the latest data suggests simultaneous vaccination will not affect their efficacy, a government pandemic adviser has said. Professor David Hui Shu-cheong said an expert panel was expected to meet on Wednesday to discuss whether booster shots should be given to those who had already received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine , but rejected the idea the city should relax restrictions and “live together” with the virus. He said administering both influenza and coronavirus shots would...