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The Hong Kong Medical Association launches the "Adult Immunisation Public Education Campaign", recommends six types of common vaccines to safeguard health
香港醫學會推「成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃」 籲接種六類常見疫苗保健康

香港醫學會推「成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃」 籲接種六類常見疫苗保健康

 

香港醫學會(醫學會)由去年起推出「成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃」,為市民提供有關常見疫苗可預防的疾病資訊,以增加公眾對免疫接種的認識。醫學會於今日(六月二日)舉辦「2023成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃啟動禮」,公佈推展新一年度計劃,並建議成人應根據年齡及身體狀況,接種2019冠狀病毒病(新冠肺炎)、流行性感冒(流感)、肺炎球菌、帶狀疱疹(俗稱「蛇針」)、人類乳頭瘤病毒(HPV)及百日咳六種疫苗。啟動禮邀請了一眾醫學會會董及醫學生,親身示範接種多種疫苗,向公眾展示免疫接種的益處。

 

香港醫學會會長鄭志文醫生表示,過去三年的新冠疫情令市民認識到接種疫苗的重要性,社會對接種疫苗的關注度及接受程度亦有所增加。然而,網絡上還充斥不少疫苗假資訊,令部分市民仍抱有「疫苗猶疑」。鄭志文會長指:「醫學會推出『成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃』,就是希望能提供一個具公信力的平台,集合多個常見疾病及疫苗的資料,方便市民獲得相關健康資訊。」

 

醫學會傳染病顧問委員會聯席主席、感染及傳染病專科醫生曾祈殷指:「市民往往小看這些疾病的嚴重性,但它們嚴重起來分分鐘足以致命。」如肺炎是香港的第二大殺手、由HPV病毒引致的子宮頸癌在女性致命癌症中排第八位;而去年的新冠疫情更造成一萬三千多人死亡。曾祈殷醫生指:「接種疫苗是預防感染及患上重症的最有效方法。而醫學會建議的六種疫苗技術亦十分成熟,在安全性和效用上均受肯定,市民可以放心接種。」

 

另一位醫學會傳染病顧問委員會聯席主席、呼吸系統科專科醫生曹忠豪指,在解除口罩令後,世界各地均出現呼吸道病毒爆發,而且有症狀延長、重症、併發症個案增加的特徵。香港由四月起進入新冠及流感高峰期,現時數字雖有所回落,但未來夏季或出現另一波爆發;此外,其他呼吸道傳染病如百日咳、呼吸道合胞病毒等的感染個案亦有上昇趨勢,情況不容忽視。他提醒市民,可參考醫學會建議的疫苗接種時間表,及時為自己建立免疫屏障。

 

本身是心臟科專科醫生的醫學會義務司庫蘇睿智表示,接種疫苗亦與心臟健康息息相關。他指出,根據外國研究顯示,「生蛇」及呼吸道感染等均會增加中風及心臟病風險。因此,他建議心臟病人及長期病患者,應與家庭醫生商討,接種合適的疫苗保護健康。

 

醫學會副會長楊協和醫生指,「成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃」下的六種疫苗涵蓋不同年齡組別的成年人,市民可根據自己的年齡選擇接種。作為泌尿外科專科醫生,他特別提醒年輕男士也需要打HPV疫苗,因根據美國的統計數字,男士感染高危HPV病毒的比例(25.7%) 較女性高 (20.7%)。因此,男女均應接種HPV疫苗,以預防子宮頸癌、肛門癌、陰莖癌、口咽癌等多項男女癌症。

 

醫學會將透過專題網頁、教育短片、海報等一系列宣傳活動,向大眾傳遞「健康保本、快打疫苗」的信息。醫學會副會長陳沛然醫生補充指:「『成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃』專題網頁(https://www.adultvax.thkma.org/) 現已上線,裡面包含了六類常見疫苗可預防疾病及其他傳染病的資訊,醫學會的社交平台日後也會定期上載短片,希望能從多個渠道向市民解釋疫苗相關訊息。」醫學會建議市民,如對免疫接種有任何疑問,可以向自己的家庭醫生查詢。

 

香港醫學會「成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃 常見疫苗可預防疾病簡介

疫苗可預防疾病

簡介

誰要接種疫苗?

2019冠狀病毒病 (新冠肺炎)

·         「2019冠狀病毒病」是由一種名為「嚴重急性呼吸綜合症冠狀病毒2」的新型冠狀病毒引起的疾病。

·         可能出現的併發症包括呼吸衰竭、急性呼吸困難綜合症、敗血症和敗血症性休克、血栓栓塞及/或多器官衰竭,包括對心臟、肝臟或腎臟的傷害。

·         大約 10-20% 的康復者可能會繼續受到2019冠狀病毒病的中長期影響(「長新冠」),包括感到疲乏、出現呼吸道和神經系統徵狀。

·         6個月或以上人士

·         50歲以上及高風險人士,不論過往已接種多少劑疫苗,建議在2023年接種加強劑

季節性流感

·         季節性流感是由流感病毒引致的急性呼吸道疾病。在本港,季節性流感一般於一至三/四月(冬季流感高峰期)和七、八月(夏季流感高峰期)較為流行。

·         已知感染人類的季節性流感病毒有三種類型:甲型、乙型和丙型。

·         常見病徵:發燒、咳嗽、喉嚨痛、流鼻水和肌肉痛等。

·         6個月或以上人士 (特別兒童、長者 & 高風險人士) 應每年接種

帶狀疱疹

·         帶狀疱疹(俗稱「生蛇」)是由水痘帶狀疱疹病毒引致的傳染病,病毒會於水痘痊癒後潛藏在體內的神經系統。年齡增長和免疫系統弱是誘發生蛇的主要因素。

·         感染帶狀疱疹的患者身上會出現令人感到痛楚、呈帶狀的紅疹且帶有水泡,可導致持續數月以至數年的長期神經痛。

·         最常見的併發症為帶狀疱疹後神經痛(PHN),感染風險隨年齡增長而遞升。

·         50歲或以上

·         18歲或以上高風險人士

人類乳頭瘤病毒

(HPV)

·         HPV是一組包括 150 多種類型的病毒,其中約 40 種會感染人類的生殖器官。HPV可引致子宮頸、陰道、外陰及肛門的癌前病變及癌症。

·         女性持續感染其中一種致癌或高風險類型的HPV,可導致子宮頸出現不正常的細胞病變,部分更可能會發展成為子宮頸癌。

·         其他可引致的疾病包括生殖器官濕疣(俗稱「椰菜花」)、 肛門癌、陰莖癌、頭頸癌及咽喉腫塊。

·         9歲或以上的男性及女性

百日咳

·         百日咳又名「雞咳」,是由飛沫傳播,屬高度傳染性的傳染病。一名患者可傳染給高達14至17個人。

·         反覆及劇烈的咳嗽可以持續兩至三個月,甚至更長。細菌會令肺部受感染,併發症包括肺炎、失禁,嚴重者可導致抽搐及昏迷不醒。

·         在本港,成人百日咳患者約佔一半,65歲或以上的百日咳患者是繼0至4歲幼童後病發率第二高的群組。

·         孕婦

·         18歲以上人士

肺炎球菌

·         肺炎球菌感染是由肺炎鏈球菌(肺炎球菌)引致的疾病。

·         肺炎球菌可引發中耳炎和肺炎,亦可引致侵入性肺炎球菌病,如入侵腦膜(引致腦膜炎)和血液(引致菌血症及敗血病),導致嚴重甚至致命的疾病。

·         肺炎是香港第二大殺手,於2021年,本港因肺炎疾病而死亡人士中約95%為65歲及以上。

·         65歲或以上

·         免疫力弱人士

呼吸道合胞病毒(RSV)

·         RSV是一種單鏈的核糖核酸病毒,可引起肺炎等嚴重下呼吸道感染;同時可導致心血管系統的併發症,如心肌梗塞、心臟衰竭等,嚴重個案可致命。在香港,RSV感染全年皆會發生。

·         本地研究結果發現,60歲以上長者屬高危群組。住院患者當中超過七成出現嚴重心肺相關的併發症。

·         香港現時未有RSV疫苗,但相關疫苗最近已於海外獲得上市許可。

香港醫學會「成人免疫接種公眾教育計劃 」專題網頁: https://www.adultvax.thkma.org/

 

二零二三年六月二日

 

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2 June 2023

 

The Hong Kong Medical Association launches the "Adult Immunisation Public Education Campaign", recommends six types of common vaccines to safeguard health

 

The Hong Kong Medical Association (HKMA) has been taking proactive steps to educate the public about the importance of immunisation. The "Adult Immunisation Public Education Campaign", launched since 2022, has been instrumental in informing people about vaccine-preventable diseases and encouraging them to get vaccinated. The HKMA held the "Adult Immunisation Public Education Campaign 2023 Launching Ceremony" on 2 June 2023 to announce the new annual plan and recommends vaccinations against COVID-19, influenza (flu), pneumococcal, herpes zoster, HPV, and pertussis based on age and condition. The Launching Ceremony invited HKMA's Council Members and medical students to receive vaccination on the spot to promote the benefits of immunisation to the public.

 

Dr. Cheng Chi Man, President of the HKMA, emphasised the significance of vaccination, stating that the COVID-19 epidemic made people more aware of its importance. He also acknowledged that while society's attention and acceptance of immunisation increased, false vaccine information on the internet contributed to "vaccine hesitancy" among some people. Therefore, the HKMA launched the "Adult Immunisation Public Education Campaign" to provide a credible platform that gathered information on multiple common vaccine-preventable diseases, aiming to inform citizens about the benefits of vaccination and provide relevant health information to help people make informed decisions about their health.

 

Dr. TSANG Kay Yan, Co-chairman of the HKMA's Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD) and a Specialist in Infectious Diseases, highlighted the severity of vaccine-preventable diseases that the public often underestimates. These diseases can be fatal, such as pneumonia, the second leading cause of death in Hong Kong; cervical cancer caused by HPV, which ranks eighth among deadly cancers in women; as well as the COVID-19, which resulted to over 13,000 deaths last year. Dr. TSANG stressed that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection and severe illness, and the HKMA recommends six vaccines that are recognised for their safety and efficacy.

 

Dr. Raymond TSO, another co-chairman of the ACCD and a Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, pointed out that outbreaks of respiratory illness occurred worldwide after the compulsory mask order was lifted; these outbreaks had been severe, with prolonged symptoms and increased complications. He mentioned that despite Hong Kong having entered the peak season of COVID-19 and influenza since April and the current number had dropped, another wave of outbreaks might occur in the coming summer. In addition, other respiratory infectious diseases, such as pertussis and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), were also on the rise. He reminded the public that they could refer to the vaccination schedule recommended by the HKMA to build an immune barrier for themselves in time.

 

According to Dr. SO Yui Chi, Hon. Treasurer of the HKMA and a cardiologist, vaccination is closely related to heart health. Research shows that herpes zoster and respiratory infections can increase the risk of stroke and heart attacks. He recommended that heart disease patients and those with chronic illnesses speak to their family doctors about receiving appropriate vaccines to take proactive steps to safeguard health.

 

Dr. YEUNG Hip Wo, Vice President of the Medical Association, spoke about the importance of following vaccine recommendations for adults of different ages. He also highlighted the need for young men to receive HPV vaccinations, as statistics from the US show that the percentage of men infected with high-risk HPV is higher than that of women. By getting vaccinated against HPV, both men and women can prevent various types of cancer, such as cervical cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer, and oropharyngeal cancer.

 

The HKMA will launch a series of engaging promotional initiatives, such as a thematic website, educational videos, and posters, to convey the message of "Invest in Your Health, Get Vaccinated" to the public. Dr Pierre CHAN, Vice-President of the HKMA, added: "The thematic website (https://www.adultvax.thkma.org/) contains information on six common vaccine-preventable and other infectious diseases. HKMA's social media platforms will also regularly upload educational clips, hoping to explain vaccine-related information to the public from multiple channels." If the public has any questions about immunisation, the HKMA advises them to consult their family doctor, who can provide the appropriate guidance and support.

 

HKMA Adult Immunisation Public Education Campaign –Common Vaccine-preventable Diseases

Vaccine-preventable Diseases

Information

Who should be vaccinated?

COVID-19

·         Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

·         Complications may include respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sepsis and septic shock, thromboembolism, and/or multi-organ failure including injury of the heart, liver or kidneys.

·         Approximately 10-20% of people may continue to experience mid- and long-term effects of COVID-19 (Long COVID). Common symptoms of long COVID include fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction.

·         Aged 6 months or above

 

·         Aged 50 or above & high-risk group, recommends receiving booster dose in 2023, regardless of number of doses of vaccination in the past

Seasonal Influenza

(Flu)

·         Seasonal influenza is an acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses.

·         Three types of seasonal influenza viruses are recognised to cause human infection, namely A, B and C.

·         Symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle pain, etc.

·         Aged 6 months or above (especially children, elderly & high-risk groups) should receive vaccination annually

Herpes Zoster

·         Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. Primary infection with VZV causes chickenpox. Once the illness resolves, the virus remains latent in the dorsal root ganglia. A person’s risk of getting shingles is increased with age or with immunocompromising conditions.

·         People with herpes zoster most commonly have a rash which is painful, itchy, or tingly. It may also lead to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which can last for weeks or months, and occasionally, for years.

·         Aged 50 or above

 

·         Aged 18 or above with increased risk to herpes zoster

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

·         There are over 150 types of HPV, and around 40 strains of the HPV can affect human genitals. High-risk HPV can lead to cancers, including cancer of the vulva, vagina, penis, or anus.

·         For women, HPV infection may become chronic and pre-cancerous lesions progress to invasive cervical cancer.

·         HPV can also cause genital warts, anal cancer, penile cancer or oropharyngeal cancer.

·         Aged 9 or above male and female

Pertussis

·         Pertussis, also known as “Whooping Cough”, is a very contagious respiratory illness. The bacteria that cause whooping cough spread easily from person to person through coughing and sneezing. One person with whooping cough can potentially infect 14 to 17 other people.

·         Whooping cough can cause rapid, violent, and uncontrolled coughing fits, which can go on for up to 2-3 months.

·         Complications include bacterial pneumonia, urinary incontinence, or seizures.

·         In Hong Kong, around half of the pertussis cases are adults, and aged 65 or above are the second highest incidence group after children aged 0 to 4.

·         Pregnant women

 

·         Aged 18 or above

Pneumococcal

·         Pneumococcal infection is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).

·         It can cause middle ear infections and chest infections, as well as various forms of invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD), such as infection of the brain membranes (meningitis) and blood stream (bacteraemia and sepsis). The infection can be serious or even life-threatening.

·         Pneumonia is the second largest cause of death in Hong Kong. In 2021, about 95% of the deaths due to pneumonia in Hong Kong were aged 65 and above.

·         Aged 65 or above

 

·         Persons with immunocompromising conditions

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

·         RSV is a single-stranded RNA virus that causes respiratory tract diseases such as airway infection. It can lead to severe cardiovascular complications, such as myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure (CHF). RSV infection occurs throughout the year in Hong Kong.

·         According to local research, the elderly over 60 are one of the high-risk groups, with more than 70% of hospitalised patients having severe cardiopulmonary-related complications.

·         Vaccine is not available in Hong Kong at the moment, but RSV vaccines have recently been approved overseas.

HKMA Adult Immunisation Public Education Campaign Thematic Website: https://www.adultvax.thkma.org/

 

 


編輯備忘:香港醫學會成立於一九二零年,旨在聯繫政府、各公立醫療機構、大學及私人執業的醫務工作者,交流意見,團結一心。醫學會致力將最新的醫療資訊及醫務發展傳遞與會員,提倡會員遵行專業操守,進而服務社會,維護民康。

 

Notes to editors: The Hong Kong Medical Association, founded in 1920, aims to bring together Hong Kong's government, institutional, university and private medical practitioners for an effective exchange of views and co-ordination of efforts.  The foremost objective of the Association is to safeguard and promote public health.  The Association speaks collectively for its members and aims to keep its members abreast of medical ethics, issues and advances around the world.  In fulfilling these goals, the association hopes to better serve the people of Hong Kong.

 

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