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In considering whether to organise any vaccination programme, we have to examine carefully the extent of the problems relating to the disease in the local community, possible side-effects of the vaccine, operational logistics, cost-effectiveness and the overall benefit that the programme could bring. In the case of influenza vaccination, as influenza viruses are known to undergo frequent transformation, we have to consider also whether or not new vaccines could be developed in time and produced in sufficient quantities to support a community vaccination programme. The Advisory Committee on Immunisation of the Department of Health, comprising experts in related disciplines, will be deliberating the issue later this year.
End/Wednesday, May 24, 1995
Structural conditions of private buildings
Following is a question by the Hon David Li and a written reply by the Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Bowen Leung, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
According to the findings of inspections carried out on housing and office buildings throughout the territory by the Hong Kong Concrete Repair Association, more than 60% of all buildings have and will develop serious and potentially dangerous structural problems. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council whether consideration will be given to setting up a mandatory inspection scheme whereby owners must check their buildings every five to ten years; if so, what is the time table for implementing such a scheme?