Free Sinovac (CoronaVac) COVID-19 vaccination is now available in the University Health Service while stock lasts.
3rd Dose
Eligibility:
- UHS eligible users aged 18 or above
- Interval between 2nd and 3rd dose is at least 90 days
OR
- UHS eligible users between age 3-17 who have received two doses of Sinovac vaccine
- Interval between 2nd and 3rd dose is at least 90 days
OR
- UHS eligible users between age 12-17 who have received two doses of BioNTech vaccine
- Interval between 2nd and 3rd dose is at least 150 days
OR
- UHS eligible users aged 3 or above who are Immunocompromised individuals
- Interval between 2nd and 3rd dose is at least 28 days
- Immunocompromised individuals include:
- Cancer or hematological malignancy on active immunosuppressive treatment now or in the past 12 months
- Recipients of solid organ transplant or stem cell transplant on immunosuppressive treatment
- Severe primary immunodeficiency or on chronic dialysis
- Advanced or untreated HIV disease
- On active immunosuppressive drugs, or immunosuppressive chemotherapy /radiotherapy in past 6 months
4th Dose
Eligibility:
- UHS eligible users aged 60 or above
- Interval between 3rd and 4th dose is at least 90 days
OR
- UHS eligible users between age 18-59 who are at higher risk of COVID-19 exposure* or with personal needs^
- Interval between 3rd and 4th dose is at least 180 days
* Higher risk of COVID-19 exposure includes:
a. Workers in healthcare settings, residential care homes for the elderly or residential care homes for persons with disabilities;
b. Workers at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational setting (personnel participating in anti-epidemic related work; personnel providing cross-boundary transportation or working at control points and ports)^ Personal needs: to study abroad or to fulfil a requirement for overseas travel
OR
- UHS eligible users aged 12 or above who are Immunocompromised individuals
- Interval between 3rd and 4th dose is at least 90 days
- Immunocompromised individuals include:
- Cancer or hematological malignancy on active immunosuppressive treatment now or in the past 12 months
- Recipients of solid organ transplant or stem cell transplant on immunosuppressive treatment
- Severe primary immunodeficiency or on chronic dialysis
- Advanced or untreated HIV disease
- On active immunosuppressive drugs, or immunosuppressive chemotherapy /radiotherapy in past 6 months
Venue:
University Health Service, 2/F Meng Wah Complex
Important Information:
You are required to read the following information before booking for vaccination:
- Early Vaccination for All
- How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for me?
- Recommendation for additional dose(s) of COVID-19 vaccination
- Vaccination Fact Sheet for CoronaVac
- Frequently Asked Questions (please refer to (C) More about Sinovac CoronaVac COVID-19 Vaccine (Vero Cell), Inactivated)
- A minimum interval of 14 days is recommended between COVID-19 vaccine administration and other vaccines
- Factsheet on COVID-19 Vaccination For Persons with Prior COVID-19 Infection
- Alternatively, you may book 3rd dose COVID-19 vaccination free of charge at Community Vaccination Centres. For details, please refer to website: https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/programme
Points to note on the day of vaccination:
1.Please bring the documents:
- UHS eligible users and are aged 18 years or above
- Hong Kong identity card
AND - HKU identity document
- Hong Kong identity card
- UHS eligible users and are aged 12 to 17
- Hong Kong identity card
AND - Both completed Consent Form 1 AND Consent Form 2 signed by parent/guardian
- Hong Kong identity card
- UHS eligible users and are Immunocompromised individuals
- Hong Kong identity card
AND - Medical certificate
AND - (for aged 3 to 17 ) Both completed Consent Form 1 AND Consent Form 2 signed by parent/guardian. If the identity document of the child (e.g. birth certificate) does not bear a photo, please remember to bring the child’s latest student’s handbook or school record bearing the child’s name, date of birth and photograph, or other identity document with photo.
- Hong Kong identity card
- UHS eligible users and are aged 18 years or above
2. To reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19, you are required to wear a surgical mask before entering the UHS premises. Before proceeding to COVID-19 vaccination, you are required to check your temperature and fill in the Health Questionnaire for COVID-19.
Please note that you are NOT allowed to join the COVID-19 vaccination if
- you have fever/respiratory symptoms/myalgia/diarrhoea/vomiting/recent onset of loss of smell or taste
AND/OR
- you have positive COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid antigen test) in the past 3 months (1 month for immunocompromised individuals)
AND/OR
- you are required to undergo compulsory COVID-19 testing, under compulsory quarantine or medical surveillance
AND/OR
- you have had contact with any person who is suspected of, or confirmed to have COVID-19
AND/OR
- you have been out of Hong Kong in the past 14 days
Please stay in resting area for 15 minutes after vaccination.
Booking Method and Enquiry:
Please call Tel: 39172514 or email: uhshe@hku.hk
