HK limits immunizations for nonlocal children

Children's public health clinics in Hong Kong will place a monthly cap on services for nonlocal children following a surge in requests by mainland residents in the wake of the expired vaccine scare.

The SAR's Department of Health announced on Wednesday a maximum of 120 nonlocal children each month citywide could receive vaccinations.

The quota will start on April 1, and comes as telephone booking services have been inundated following reports in February of improperly stored or expired vaccines being sold on the Chinese mainland.