The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) today (December 23) announces that 12 general out-patient clinics (see table below) will remain open during the Christmas holidays on December 25 and 26. Members of the public are reminded to make advance booking through the telephone system as usual for an appointment. A public hospital emergency physician also reminds the public to refrain from excessive drinking during festive celebrations.
The HA spokesperson said the public could call the HA Infoline (2882 4866) for information on holiday general out-patient clinic service. They can also browse the website of Primary Care Directory of the Department of Health at www.pcdirectory.gov.hk, or download its mobile App to find an appropriate family doctor and his service hours.
With the approach of Christmas, HA consultant emergency physician Dr Lau Chu-leung reminds the public to refrain from excessive drinking. "Excessive drinking may result in adverse health condition and alcohol hangover. Alcohol will be decomposed by liver enzymes into acetaldehyde which is a toxic metabolite. Acetaldehyde accumulated to a certain level in blood will cause adverse reactions such as rapid heartbeat, headache, vomiting, impaired concentration, anxiety and depression. Excessive alcohol may also result in alcohol intoxication, which is life-threatening."
Dr Lau appeals to the public to avoid driving after drinking or when having alcohol hangover to prevent injuries from traffic accidents.
With the approach of the influenza season, he also reminds the public on the good personal hygiene habits such as covering the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, maintain hand hygiene, and wear a mask when having symptoms of respiratory infections to avoid further spread of the disease. The general public is also advised to receive seasonal influenza vaccination as early as possible to protect themselves and others. People travelling outside Hong Kong are reminded to avoid contacting birds or poultry, and to disclose their travel history to healthcare staff when seeking medical consultation.
| District | Name of Clinic | Telephone number for booking | General enquiry |
| Hong Kong Island |
Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0077 | 2560 0211 |
| Violet Peel General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0000 | 3553 3116 | |
| Aberdeen Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 3543 5011 | 2555 0381 | |
| Kowloon | Kwun Tong Community Health Centre | 3157 0687 | 2389 0331 |
| Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic | 3157 0118 | 2354 2267 | |
| Robert Black General Out-patient Clinic (Holiday clinic service is now provided at Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic due to renovation works currently undertaking) |
3157 0113 | 2383 3311 | |
| Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0880 | 2272 2400 | |
| New Territories | Lady Trench General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0107 | 2614 4789 |
| Lek Yuen General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0972 | 2692 8730 | |
| Shek Wu Hui Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0965 | 2670 0211 | |
| Tai Po Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0906 | 2664 2039 | |
| Tuen Mun Clinic | 3543 0886 | 2452 9111 | |
| Yuen Long Jockey Club Health Centre | 3543 5007 | 2443 8511 |
Consultation Hours:
December 25 and 26
9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
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