Giuseppe
Emeritus
Hong Kong: Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection (11/22/10)
[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, <cite cite="http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201011/22/P201011220204.htm">Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection</cite>.]
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (November 22) called on the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URI).
The appeal followed the CHP's investigation into a URI outbreak at a residential care home for the disabled in Tuen Mun, involving 13 residents aged between 45 and 80 and seven staff members.
The investigation revealed that the affected, comprising two males and 18 females, developed URI symptoms including fever, runny nose, cough and sore throat since November 9.
Nasopharyngeal aspirate specimens taken from two residents were tested negative for Influenza A and B.
All of them are stable and none have required hospitalisation.
Staff of the CHP conducted a site visit and provided health advice.
To prevent URI and influenza, the public are advised to adopt the following measures:
For more information on the disease, visit the CHP's website at www.chp.gov.hk.
Ends/Monday, November 22, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:15
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[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, <cite cite="http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201011/22/P201011220204.htm">Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection</cite>.]
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (November 22) called on the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URI).
The appeal followed the CHP's investigation into a URI outbreak at a residential care home for the disabled in Tuen Mun, involving 13 residents aged between 45 and 80 and seven staff members.
The investigation revealed that the affected, comprising two males and 18 females, developed URI symptoms including fever, runny nose, cough and sore throat since November 9.
Nasopharyngeal aspirate specimens taken from two residents were tested negative for Influenza A and B.
All of them are stable and none have required hospitalisation.
Staff of the CHP conducted a site visit and provided health advice.
To prevent URI and influenza, the public are advised to adopt the following measures:
- Build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking;
- Maintain good personal hygiene, wash hands after sneezing or coughing and wear a mask when developing symptoms of respiratory infections;
- Maintain good ventilation; and
- Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation, especially during peak influenza season.
For more information on the disease, visit the CHP's website at www.chp.gov.hk.
Ends/Monday, November 22, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:15
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