Immunisations for Hong Kong

[Coby'smum]

Hi all,

Did you have your babies immunised against...

Tuberkulosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid

before moving to Hong Kong?

Thanks!

 

[MommyTo3]

TB - no, it was recommeded to me by my doctor here for my twins, not my 4 yo. Haven't decided yet

Hep A - not necessary for HK is my understanding but recommended when travelling in the region. Plan to get it.

Hep B - my kids got 3 shots in the US already, standard program.

Typhoid - no, wasn't mentioned either.

 

[kmalia]

the department of health, family health service recommends various immunisations for children including:
- B.C.G. (tuberculosis)
- Hep B
- DTaP-IV (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio)
- MMR
the schedule is here: http://www.fhs.gov.hk/english/main_ser/child_health/child_health_recommend.html

 

[wanfamily]

Both my kids had HepB and BCG upon arrival here. (Plus standard UK ones). Queried Hep B and doctor told me that in a recent study, 1 in 10 were carriers in HK and they were trying to eliminate it.

 

[JoTs]

Before we moved here from the UK, my son (18 months at the time) had already had the BCG vaccination at birth (I think they only give it in London). I also got him Hep A & B. Thypoid isn't needed here.

My daughter was born here, and she has had BCG and Hep B already - she will get Hep A when she is a bit older (currently 5 months).

Hep A isn't on the public clinics' schedule here, but most private doctors recommend it.

In summary, you should get your baby vaccinated with BCG, Hep A & B before coming here.

 

[Coby'smum]

Great - thanks so much for all this help everyone!