Why Elderly People Should Receive Pneumococcal Vaccination
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Male disciple: (English subtitle) |
Master, have you had the pneumococcal vaccination? |
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Master (played by actor Bill Chan): (English subtitle) |
I’m skilled in martial arts … but still need to get vaccinated Elderly people are at higher risk of severe pneumonia and life-threatening diseases if they are infected with pneumococcus |
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Female disciple: (English subtitle) |
If drug-resistant bacteria cause an infection, treatment is more difficult |
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Male disciple: (English subtitle) |
To prevent pneumococcal infection, you should get vaccinated |
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Master (played by actor Bill Chan): (English subtitle) |
Elderly people aged 65 years old or above can get vaccinated for free at public clinics |
| Super: | Free vaccination at public clinics |
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Master (played by actor Bill Chan): (English subtitle) |
or with a subsidy at private clinics |
| Super: | Subsidised vaccination at private clinics |
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Master (played by actor Bill Chan): (English subtitle) |
Call 2125 2125 to know more |
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Pneumococcal Vaccination for Elderly People Telephone: 2125 2125 Department of Health Centre for Health Protection |
