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.