[Yahoo News Report]China and Hong Kong are gradually resuming customs clearance. Many private hospitals and private medical institutions in Hong Kong have spotted business opportunities and provided non-Hong Kong residents with self-funded vaccination services of Fubitai bivalent vaccine, commonly known as “booster shots”.. The reporter of “Yahoo News” synthesized the latest market information and found that the cost of a dose of vaccine ranged from 1,400 yuan to 3,200 yuan.
The Hong Kong government announced earlier that starting from the 16th of this month,. If necessary, non-Hong Kong residents can get vaccinated through private medical institutions that provide vaccination services at their own expense. It is worth noting that the Scientific Committee on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases stipulates that bivalent vaccines can only be used as boosters for the third, fourth and fifth doses. Therefore, medical institutions must ensure that the vaccinators have received the first two doses of the vaccine before inoculating others, or Possess a paper COVID-19 recovery record. According to the guidelines of the Hong Kong government, since each bottle of Fubita vaccine contains 6 injections, once opened, the storage time is limited. It is recommended that medical institutions should try to integrate vaccination appointments as much as possible to avoid wasting injections.
At present, there are at least 2 private hospitals in Hong Kong that provide Fubitai bivalent vaccination services. According to the website of Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, if non-Hong Kong residents receive Fubitai bivalent vaccine without an appointment, the price for one injection is 3,200 yuan. If you make an appointment, you can enjoy a discount. 2,300 yuan per person for 1 person or 2 to 3 people; 1,800 yuan per person for 4 to 6 people. The fee includes a dose of Fubitai bivalent vaccine, doctor consultation and injection fees. Non-Hong Kong residents must make an appointment by phone, and then pay the full fee to confirm the appointment, and bring identification documents (such as: passport), paper COVID-19 vaccination record, or paper COVID-19 recovery record on the day of vaccination.
Maintenance and fees 1,800 yuan
The Sanatorium and Hospital can also make an appointment for non-Hong Kong residents to receive the bivalent vaccine of Fubitai. It is expected to go to the “Family Medicine and Primary Care Center (Hong Kong Island East)” of the Sanatorium and Eastern District Medical Center in Shau Kei Wan as soon as the middle of this month. The fee is 1,800 yuan, including the vaccine. Fees, injection fees and doctor’s fees. As for other private hospitals, St. Paul’s Hospital and Mingde Hospital responded to media inquiries earlier and stated that they have not yet provided relevant services.
Many private medical institutions in Hong Kong also provide bivalent vaccines for non-Hong Kong residents, and the vaccine charges are similar to those of private hospitals. Metropolis Medical, located in Tsim Sha Tsui, offers an early-bird discount to attract customers. It is relatively cheap to charge 1,400 yuan per dose of vaccine before January 21. After the Lunar New Year, the price will increase to 1,660 yuan per dose. The reporter of “Yahoo News” inquired as a customer, and the staff said that the vaccine could be vaccinated as soon as next Monday, and the available time slots were not full.
Banks send free vaccines to snatch customers and open accounts
In addition to medical institutions, some Hong Kong banks are offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to attract new customers from the Mainland. China CITIC Bank (International) announced earlier that from now until March 31, new customers who deposit eligible new funds of HK$4 million or above and register for “Monopoly Deposit” will receive a free reserved quota of express injections Thai bivalent vaccine. If you successfully apply and activate the CNCBI Greater Bay Area Dual Currency Credit Card at the same time, the offer can be upgraded to 2 free vaccinations.
