{"id":2920,"date":"2021-04-19T14:45:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T06:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/?p=2920"},"modified":"2021-05-18T16:47:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T08:47:39","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-childrens-vaccinations-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-childrens-vaccinations-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"The complete guide to children\u2019s vaccinations in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

New parents often feel like they\u2019ve been thrown into the deep end. From how to bathe your infant to what jabs they require as they grow, every day is a learning curve and one that can feel overwhelming – especially if you\u2019re an expat living in Hong Kong. You\u2019ll have to familiarize yourself with new regulations and variations in recommendations: Is vaccinations compulsory in the SAR? What vaccinations should your child get? And where should they go to get vaccinated? This Pacific Prime Hong Kong<\/a> article answers all your questions.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: The COVID-19 vaccine program in Hong Kong has begun<\/a>, however we won\u2019t touch upon it in this article, as the focus is solely on children\u2019s routine vaccinations.<\/p>\n

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Why should you vaccinate your child in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n

Technically speaking, you\u2019re<\/strong> not legally required to get your child vaccinated in Hong Kong<\/strong>. That being said, many pre-schools<\/a> and schools<\/a> in the city-state won\u2019t admit children who aren\u2019t fully vaccinated, so it\u2019s highly recommended that you get your child vaccinated<\/strong>. What\u2019s more, there are a number of advantages of providing your child with essential vaccinations<\/strong>, such as preventing serious diseases.<\/p>\n

This is despite the fact that there are growing anti-vaccination campaigns<\/a>. One common misconception<\/strong> about vaccinations<\/strong> is that they can cause autism. This study was first published in 1998 by Andrew Wakefield linking MMR (mumps, measles, rubella) vaccine to causing intestinal damage to the nervous system. However, the paper was retracted in 2004 as all major health organizations rejected it. Wakefield himself was found guilty of misconduct.<\/p>\n

Getting your child vaccinated<\/h3>\n

Before you get your child vaccinated, make sure you speak to their pediatrician about any concerns you have, or about what to expect.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a couple of basic pointers to take note of:<\/p>\n