Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on October 26 that COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months to 11 years had arrived in the city under the Government's vaccination programme. Booking through the online platform was due to open at noon on October 27, with free Spikevax XFG mRNA vaccinations planned to begin on October 29, Dr Edwin Tsui, the CHP Controller, said.

The CHP cited WHO and local scientific committee recommendations that vaccines of the LP.8.1, XFG or NB.1.8.1 lineages may be used in the 2026/27 season. It said children aged 6 months to 4 years without prior infection would need two doses at least 28 days apart, while children aged 5 or above, and those aged 6 months to 4 years with prior infection, would need one dose. It added that immunocompetent children aged 6 months to 11 years should receive boosters at least six months after their last dose or infection, whichever is later.

Vaccinations were to be offered at designated Maternal and Child Health Centres, Student Health Service Centres, Hong Kong Children's Hospital and designated private clinic stations. The CHP said procurement for a new batch suitable for people aged 12 or above was underway.