Falling child vaccination rates raise concern as Hong Kong flu deaths rise

A senior Hong Kong health official has warned of a higher risk of influenza infection as vaccination rates fall and the city’s summer flu season stretches on, following the death of a second unvaccinated child from influenza.

Centre for Health Protection controller Edwin Tsui Lok-kin issued the warning as Hong Kong’s current flu season, which began in June, shows no sign of easing. He said authorities were…