Vaccination
is an effective way of disease prevention. The procedure involves the injection
of a biologic agent, which resembles a disease-causing pathogen, in a patient,
whose body immune system can then be triggered to recognize agent and the
pathogen similar to it, generating antibodies against it and, thereby, gaining
immunity against the pathogen.
UMP offers a wide range of
vaccination and consultation services, including packages suited for various
stages of infancy and childhood, as well as those for frequent travellers or
individuals with specific medical concerns, such as the Hepatitis B vaccine and
the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine against cervical cancer.
As a member of the Government Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (GVSS), UMP provides subsidized seasonal
influenza and pneumococcal vaccination to eligible Hong Kong residents.
