The Health Bureau (SSM) announced that its annual free flu shots for residents will start on Monday.
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The Health Bureau announced on Monday the current flu season’s first fatality, a 71-year-old local woman suffering from cancer and with a history of chronic illnesses.
Health Bureau: People should get their flu vaccinations early because it takes two weeks to be effective, and next month’s Chinese New Year takes place when the flu season is expected to peak.