Flu fight: Influenza vaccination has started at Government clinics, such as the Sai Wan Ho Health Centre pictured here.

The Hospital Authority has launched its influenza inoculation drive for eligible people, as part of the Government's vaccination programme for 2006-07.

Launched today, the drive will run until year's-end, providing shots for paediatric outpatients with chronic diseases or on long term aspirin therapy, people aged 65 or above with chronic diseases that are being followed up in public clinics, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients with chronic diseases, or who are aged 65 or above, or who are pregnant with antenatal appointments at public clinics.

Workers in the poultry industry, referred by Government departments, can also receive vaccinations at 23 outpatient clinics.

For more information call the authority's hotline 2300 6555.