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A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health said today (August 5) that a new report involving a four-year-old boy was received through the paediatric surveillance programme set up by the CHP with private and public hospitals today.
The boy presented with fever, cough with sputum and runny nose on August 3 and was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital the next day. He had convulsions on the same day and received intensive care treatment. He is currently in serious condition.
The preliminary test result on his sample showed positive results for Influenza A.
The boy had no history of travel. His family members did not have any similar symptoms and the kindergarten he attended did not have any report of outbreak of influenza-like illness.
The spokesman reminded members of the public to stay alert by taking precautionary measures against influenza.
They are advised to maintain good personal as well as environmental hygiene and build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking.
More details of preventive tips on influenza are available on CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
Ends/Tuesday, August 5, 2008
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