Health Dept Urges Parents to Prepare Opening School Trio for Students
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Department of Health has reminded parents about three essential health services for students as the new school year approaches on September 1. Schools across Hong Kong have received dedicated QR codes for parents to enroll their children in student health and dental services, with submissions due by September 14. The seasonal influenza vaccine school outreach program is also being promoted, with electronic consent available through the eHealth mobile app since August 17.
Key Points
- QR codes for student health and dental service enrollment were distributed to all primary and secondary schools, effective September 1
- Parents must complete and submit enrollment forms online by September 14
- In the 2025/26 academic year, 293,000 primary students (91% of total) enrolled in both services
- Secondary school participation in student health services reached 230,000 students, approximately 66%
- The eHealth app's electronic consent feature for flu vaccination has been available since August 17
- The 2026/27 seasonal influenza vaccine school outreach program will use this electronic consent system
Why It Matters
With high participation rates exceeding 90% among primary students, these government health programs represent a critical framework for early detection of health issues and preventive care. The streamlined electronic consent process aims to increase vaccination coverage and reduce administrative burden on schools and healthcare teams .
With high participation rates exceeding 90% among primary students, these government health programs represent a critical framework for early detection of health issues and preventive care. The streamlined electronic consent process aims to increase vaccination coverage and reduce administrative burden on schools and healthcare teams .