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ILI and HFMD situation update
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     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health did not receive any reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreaks in schools during the 24 hours ending at noon today (September 2).

     A report about one hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak involving two persons in one school was received during the same period.

     Since the start of the new school term in September, there has been one HFMD outbreak and no ILI outbreaks.

     Schools should refer to the guidelines on prevention of communicable diseases for practical information on measures to prevent common communicable diseases. More information is available on the CHP website at www.chp.gov.hk .

Ends/Thursday, September 2, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:15

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