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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (February 22) investigating a case of severe paediatric influenza A infection, and again urged the public, particularly young children, to get vaccinated promptly and observe strict hand, personal and environmental hygiene amid the winter influenza season. Children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases should promptly seek medical advice if influenza-like symptoms develop.
The 9-month-old baby girl, with underlying illness, has developed fever, cough and vomiting since February 19. She was taken to Kwong Wah Hospital for management on February 20 and was transferred to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit for further treatment. The clinical diagnosis was pneumonia and she is now in serious condition.
Her nasopharyngeal aspirate tested positive for influenza A(H1)pdm09 virus by Princess Margaret Hospital.
The CHP's initial enquiries revealed that the patient had no travel history during the incubation period. Her elder brother with recent upper respiratory symptoms earlier sought medical attention and has been in stable condition. Other home contacts have remained asymptomatic. Investigations are ongoing.
The 9-month-old baby girl, with underlying illness, has developed fever, cough and vomiting since February 19. She was taken to Kwong Wah Hospital for management on February 20 and was transferred to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit for further treatment. The clinical diagnosis was pneumonia and she is now in serious condition.
Her nasopharyngeal aspirate tested positive for influenza A(H1)pdm09 virus by Princess Margaret Hospital.
The CHP's initial enquiries revealed that the patient had no travel history during the incubation period. Her elder brother with recent upper respiratory symptoms earlier sought medical attention and has been in stable condition. Other home contacts have remained asymptomatic. Investigations are ongoing.
