Friday, September 1st, 0900 to 1700
Saturday, September 2nd, 0900 to 1200

 by emailing drbrantly@centralhealth.com.hk or drcooke@centralhealth.com.hk 

Outside of these hours and for emergencies, please either contact your doctor directly on their mobile or if it safe to do so, head to your nearest hospital or dial 999.

Existing patients of Central Health may also email childconsult@centralhealth.com.hk for paediatrics or for general practitioner consultations email gpconsult@centralhealth.com.hk
Please also refer to our Emergency Advice.

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Like many people across Hong Kong, we are excited about a return to normal with the mask mandate finally being removed. Our clinic staff, as well as patients, are free to make their own choices about routine mask wearing and those decisions will always be respected. However, we kindly ask that any patients with a cough or fever to wear a mask when they attend the clinic in person. This helps us protect our more vulnerable patients who may be sharing the waiting room areas.

One of the benefits of the Covid-19 pandemic is that it has made us more mindful of infection control for all infection risks, not just Covid-19. We are carefully triaging patients to our isolation rooms to maintain maximum protection whilst continuing to see sick patients face-to-face. If you have any further questions about this policy, our nurses and doctors are happy to give more details.

Sincerely,
Central Health Team

Fundraiser: Dr. Lucy Lord is biking 100km for mental health!

Lucy is challenging herself to biking 100km this month in an effort to fundraise for a Mind HK programme she strongly believes in – Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT).

Those of you who know Lucy will know she hates exercise and particularly hates biking so this is a big sacrifice.

Her fundraising target of HK$100,000 will fund Mind HK’s wellbeing practitioners in providing up to 192 hours of free sessions to vulnerable individuals (such as low-income students) facing mild to moderate mental health problems, including anxiety and depression.

Please support Lucy by donating to her fundraising campaign:
www.simplygiving.com/mindhk300kmchallenge

Mind HK is a local mental health charity in Hong Kong (S88 registered), and Dr. Lucy Lord is the Founder and Executive Chair. Any donation, big or small, is highly appreciated!

DONATE

Join Mind HK’s Move it for Mental Health Challenge

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Happy Chinese New Year!

As cross-border travel to the mainland continues to increase and more people coming to Hong Kong, we are seeing longer wait times for the bivalent Comirnaty (BioNTech) vaccine. We recommend all those who are eligible plan for their next booster shot before any significant increase in cases. (You can check the recommended dose schedule on the following website: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/recommendedDoses)

For any other Covid-19 related issues, please book an appointment with your usual family doctor or paediatrician. We offer remote consultations when appropriate, as well as medicine delivery if necessary. For more details please see our website: www.centralhealth.com.hk/services/covid-19-information/

Retail anti-viral for Covid-19 is also available for purchase for any visitors from overseas falling ill or if you wish to purchase for your future travels.

With increasing travel, we also expect more cases of imported influenza from around the world. If you still have not had your winter flu vaccine, we recommend doing so as soon as possible to give your body time to build up immunity. All family members can benefit from this protection, including pregnant women and children above 6 months old.

For medical emergency, please follow the instructions on our Emergency handout: www.centralhealth.com.hk/contact-us/emergency-contacts-doctors/

From,
The Central Health Team

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Monday 23 January  – CLOSED

Tuesday 24 January  – CLOSED

Wednesday 25 January– CLOSED

Please ensure you have a copy of our Emergency Advice handout and know what to do in the case of an emergency.

You can see a list of our Doctor’s contact details here.

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Saturday 24 December 2022 –8.30am –1.00pm
Monday 26 December 2022 – Closed
Tuesday 27 December 2022 – Closed
Saturday 31 December 2022- 8.30am –1.00pm
Monday  2 January 2022 – Closed

Please ensure you have a copy of our Emergency Advice handout and know what to do in the case of an emergency.

You can see a list of our Emergency Advice handout here.

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For any parents who are unsure as to which Covid vaccination would be be most suitable for their child our paediatricians and family doctors are able to offer further support and information.

Covid-19 antiviral treatment
There are two novel oral antiviral therapies for Covid-19 now available to patients in Hong Kong. Studies show that early initiation of antivirals was associated with reduced risks of hospitalization, mortality and in-hospital disease progression. Both Molnupiravir and Paxlovid can be prescribed by Central Health doctors for eligible patients who test positive and register their infections in Hong Kong via the online system: www.chp.gov.hk/ratp/

The private sector is helping to reduce the burden on the Hospital Authority by treating community cases and preventing severe infections. After paying for an online consultation, your doctor can prescribe antiviral therapy for free if this is deemed to be appropriate. Although in the majority of cases, healthy adults and children make a normal recovery without the need for antivirals.

We have secured a private stock of Molnupiravir which can be prescribed outside of the government reporting system to individuals who are high risk of progression to severe disease. People at higher risk of severe Covid-19 include those who are obese, have chronic illnesses or are immunosuppressed. We understand that many patients are also concerned about upcoming travel and catching Covid-19 in a country without access to antiviral treatment.

If you feel you are high risk and want to have prompt access to Molnupiravir should you test positive for Covid-19, please book an appointment with your GP.

Central Health Team

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For emergencies, please contact your doctor directly on their mobile, if it safe to do so head to your nearest hospital or dial 999. If you are an existing patient you may also email childconsult@centralhealth.com.hk for paediatrics or for general practitioner consultations email gpconsult@centralhealth.com.hk

You may also refer to our Emergency Advice.

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As the Covid-19 cases stabilize, we are no longer requesting our patients to do RAT before entering the clinic. We do however continue to ask patients experiencing respiratory symptoms and fevers to do a RAT before attending their appointment in our isolation area.

The government has reiterated in the news that they have approved BioNTech vaccination against Covid-19 for 6 months and above, however we understand that no delivery time has been announced for this special formulation. We will keep you informed once we know more on timing.

Mind HK

MindHK is raising money to support their newly trained youth therapists to be able to continue to provide free face to face therapy in some of Hong Kong’s poorest local schools.
Please support the restaurant’s supporting MindHK ‘s initiative details below.

It’s time to dine out for a better cause.

Hong Kong’s first-ever Mind HK Mental Health Restaurant Week is here for you to enjoy the pleasure of eating together while supporting the mental health of yourself and the community. From Oct 15 – 30, bring your loved ones with you to any of the 50+ participating restaurants to help promote mental health awareness!

The proceeds raised from the campaign will be donated to support Mind HK, a local mental health charity, in improving accessibility to complimentary or low-cost community-based mental health services for people in need.

Pick your favourite restaurant to support mental health! https://www.mind.org.hk/

參與餐廳 Restaurant Offerings

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Please refer to our Emergency Contact information.

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With Covid-19 cases persisting in the community and in anticipation of case numbers increasing as we approach winter, it’s important to consider the risks and benefits of vaccinating younger children. Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection has recently released new interim guidelines recommending Covid-19 vaccinations for children from 6 months of age.

While Covid-19 vaccines may not always prevent the development of Covid-19 symptoms, studies show they are effective at significantly reducing the risk of severe disease and death in the paediatric population.

In Hong Kong the CoronaVac (Sinovac) vaccine is currently available for babies from 6 months old, with plans to also introduce the BioNTech vaccine from 6 months of age when stock becomes available in Hong Kong (the paediatric BioNTech vaccine is not currently available in Hong Kong due to a supply issue at the time of this update).

The vaccines are available at government vaccine centers and also the following private clinics, www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/VSS

SinoVac:
In children aged 6 months to 3 years old, the same dose as older children and adults is used. Three vaccine doses are recommended, with a 28-day interval between the first 2 doses, and 3 months between dose 2 and 3. You can book a Sinovac vaccine for babies 6 months and older at Central Health by calling reception.

BioNTech (Not available as yet):
When available, a paediatric formulation which is 1/10 of an adult dose will be given for ages 6 months to 5 years. A 3-dose regimen will be recommended with the first 2 doses being given 8 weeks apart. The second and third doses will be spaced 3 months apart to minimise the very small risk of vaccine side effects.

Co-Administration with other Vaccines:
The guidelines no longer recommend spacing out the Covid-19 vaccination from other vaccines, which means the Covid-19 vaccination can be given anytime.

Previous Covid-19 Infections:
For children who have previously had Covid-19, it is recommended to delay vaccination for one month post infection. Two vaccine doses are recommended, with a 3-month interval between doses for both BioNTech and Sinovac vaccines. The guidelines vary slightly for immunocompromised children.

What’s Happening around the World?
In the US, the CDC recommends Covid-19 vaccination for everyone aged 6 months or older, and are offering Moderna and BioNTech vaccines to this age group.
From September Australia will be offering the Moderna vaccine to children 6 months – 4 years with pre-existing health conditions.
The UK continues to only vaccinate children 5 and above.

If you need help making decisions about your child’s vaccine, we suggest you request a consultation with one of our paediatrician who can go through the pros and cons of vaccination specifically for your child. Please email enquiries@centralhealth.com.hk to make an appointment.

For those returning from overseas and wishing to complete their Day 4, 6, 9 compulsory PCR test with us, feel free to make an appointment with one of our GPs at enquiries@centralhealth.com.hk

Further information about Covid-19 vaccines can be found www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/faq

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