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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has reminded members of the public and management of institutions to maintain good environmental and personal hygiene to prevent influenza.
The reminder followed CHP's investigation into an influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreak at a primary school in Kwun Tong, affecting 13 students and seven staff members.
The affected persons, comprising 11 males and nine females aged between six and 51, developed symptoms of respiratory tract infection, including fever, cough and sore throat since January 4.
None of them required hospitalisation. All are in stable condition.
CHP staff have visited the school and provided health advice to the management.
To prevent respiratory tract infection, members of 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 cleaning nose, and wear a mask when having symptoms of respiratory tract infection;
* Maintain good ventilation; and
* Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation.
Ends/Thursday, January 20, 2011
Issued at HKT 18:51
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