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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (August 20) urged members of the public and management of schools to take preventive measures against human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) by observing strict environmental and personal hygiene.
The appeal was made following the CHP's investigation into a report of human swine influenza (HSI) outbreak in a kindergarten.
The school concerned is Sheung Shui Wai Chow Kindergarten (Branch) in Sheung Shui.
The CHP's investigations revealed that nine boys and 12 girls, aged from three to six, had developed fever, cough and sore throat since August 11. Three of them were confirmed to have been infected with HSI.
It is noted that the school had suspended its whole summer classes starting today for thorough disinfection.
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All the affected children sought medical treatment. They are in stable condition and no hospitalisation is required.
CHP staff have visited the kindergarten and provided health advice to the staff. The kindergarten is put under medical surveillance.
Ends/Thursday, August 20, 2009
Issued at HKT 20:09
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