Tweet
Hong Kong: Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection (10/26/10)
Hong Kong: Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection (10/26/10)
[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong SAR, View Original Article.]
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 26) called on the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URI).
The appeal followed the CHP's investigation into a URI outbreak in a residential care home for the disabled in Central and Western District, involving 20 residents and staff members aged between 24 and 55.
The investigation revealed that the affected persons, comprising 10 men and 10 women, have developed URI symptoms including fever, runny nose, cough and sore throat since October 18.
All the affected are in stable condition and none have required hospitalisation.
Staff of the CHP conducted a site visit and provided health advice.
To prevent upper respiratory tract infection and influenza, the public are advised to adopt the following measures:
Members of the public, particularly children, elderly people and those with chronic diseases, should wear face masks and consult their doctor for medical advice promptly if they develop symptoms of respiratory tract infection.
For more information on the disease, people may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
-
------
[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong SAR, View Original Article.]
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 26) called on the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URI).
The appeal followed the CHP's investigation into a URI outbreak in a residential care home for the disabled in Central and Western District, involving 20 residents and staff members aged between 24 and 55.
The investigation revealed that the affected persons, comprising 10 men and 10 women, have developed URI symptoms including fever, runny nose, cough and sore throat since October 18.
All the affected are in stable condition and none have required hospitalisation.
Staff of the CHP conducted a site visit and provided health advice.
To prevent upper respiratory tract infection and influenza, the public are advised to adopt the following measures:
- Build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, get regular exercise and adequate rest, reduce stress and avoid smoking;
- Maintain good personal hygiene, wash hands after sneezing or coughing, and wear a mask when developing symptoms of respiratory infections;
- Maintain good ventilation;
- Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation, especially during peak influenza season.
Members of the public, particularly children, elderly people and those with chronic diseases, should wear face masks and consult their doctor for medical advice promptly if they develop symptoms of respiratory tract infection.
For more information on the disease, people may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
-
------