HKMU Vaccination Days run from today (21 November) to Thursday (23 November) at the HKMU Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare.
HKMU management (in black T-shirts) including President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing (front row, left), Vice President (Resources and Development) Prof. Lui Yu-hon (front row, right), Dean of School of Nursing and Health Studies Prof. Janet Wong Yuen-ha (back row, left), and Dean of School of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Charles Kwong Che-leung (back row, right) receive vaccinations.
A professionally trained nursing student administers the vaccine to President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing.
Sze Hoi-yi believes that the HKMU Vaccination Days helps raise the awareness of vaccination among teachers and students.
This winter will be the first influenza peak since the lifting of the compulsory mask-wearing requirement. To protect the health of students and teachers, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has launched “HKMU Vaccination Days” for the first time to help reduce the risk of the spread of germs and maintain a safe and healthy campus environment. The influenza vaccination is administered by professionally trained students from the School of Nursing and Health Studies, allowing them to apply their knowledge to serve the HKMU community.
“HKMU Vaccination Days” run from today (21 November) to Thursday (23 November) at the HKMU Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare. An overwhelming response has been received, with approximately 320 students and staff registered. In support of the campaign, President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing was the first to receive the vaccination at the kick-off ceremony.
Prof. Lam said he believes that it is the University's responsibility to enhance awareness among students, teachers and staff of the importance of preventing infectious diseases, thus reducing their risk of getting ill, and at the same time, promoting among the public the importance of vaccination to protect community health.
“Vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent seasonal
