What is vaccination subsidy scheme? - Blog - Health Corner

The Vaccine Subsidy Scheme, also known as the VSS, is created by the Hong Kong Government to subsidise the costs of annual vaccinations and private primary healthcare. At Marina Medical, we will help navigate these schemes to make the process as painless as possible for you.

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What is the Vaccine Subsidy Scheme (VSS)?

The Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (VSS) is a public-private scheme arranged to encourage influenza and pneumococcal vaccination to eligible Hong Kong residents, which the Hong Kong government subsidies the cost of vaccinations to eligible persons.

We encourages all eligible persons to take advantage of this scheme to prevent the chances of catching or developing severe forms of Flu and pneumococcal diseases such as pneumonia, bacteremia, sinusitis, meningitis, and otitis media.

What Vaccines Does the Vaccine Subsidy Scheme Cover and How Much Is Subsidised?

Consultation is included for the below vaccination.

Vaccine	Walk-In Patient Price	After Subsidy Applied Patient Price
Flu - shot	HKD480	HKD120
Flu - nasal spray	HKD680	HKD420
23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23vPPV)	HKD950	HKD150
13-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (13vPPV) *Only for patients with high risk conditions	HKD1300	HKD500

Who Is Eligible For the Vaccine Subsidy Scheme?

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination (SIV):

Pregnant Women
Persons of age 50 years or above (count by year of birth)
Children aged 6 months to less than 18 years (or persons aged 18 years or above but studying secondary schools in Hong Kong)
Persons with intellectual disability
Recipients of Disability Allowance; or
Recipients of the standard rate of "100% disabled" or "requiring constant attendance" under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme

Pneumococcal Vaccination (PV)

Hong Kong residents of age 65 years or above (count by year of birth)

How Do I Sign Up for The Vaccine Subsidy Scheme?

No need to sign up; just make an appointment through our hotline, and we will take care of the rest. Appointments can be made through the below number or by email or Whatsapp, and we will let you know what you need to bring with you.

Phone: 34206622

Email: info@marinamedical.hk

Whatsapp: 52280810

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