391 Influenza-Like Illness Cases Reported

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 460 new patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) symptoms were hospitalised over the last three weeks, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said Wednesday.

Of that number, 355 had been discharged.

He said 324 ILI cases were being treated nationwide as of Jan 9, involving 51 hospitals, including two private hospitals.

"Of that number, 13 patients or four per cent were Influenza A (H1N1) cases confirmed through laboratory tests," he said in a statement here.

He said that as of Jan 9, the number of positive infection cases totalled 12,329, with three still being treated in the Intensive Care Unit.

No new deaths had been reported and the number remained at 77, he said.

"Members of the public are advised to continue practising Influenza A (H1N1) prevention measures following the Level 6 pandemic alert maintained by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the highest declared since June 11 last year," he said.

For more information, the public can visit the Health Ministry's official website at http://www.moh.gov.my or http://h1n1.moh.gov.my

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January 20, 2010 19:51 PM

355 Influenza Like Illness Cases Detected Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 355 new patients were warded between Jan 10 and 16 for influenza-like illness (ILI) symptoms, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican.

He said during the same period 339 patients were also discharged after being treated for ILI.

"Till Saturday, 341 ILI cases in 43 government hospitals nationwide were still being treated.

"Of this number, only 25 patients, or 7.3 per cent of the cases were confirmed to be Influenza A (H1N1)," he said in a statement Wednesday.

He said five H1N1 cases were being treated in the intensive care unit, four had risk factors while one had no risk factor.

As of Jan 16, the total number of positive Influenza A (H1N1) cases recorded was 12,356 with the number of deaths remaining at 77, he added.

Meanwhile, he said a cluster of ILI incidents were reported at the Geokosmo Sungai Selisek National Service (NS) Camp in Hulu Selangor on Jan 16, but samples taken tested negative for Influenza A (H1N1).

Dr Mohd Ismail advised NS trainees and camp staff nationwide to continue practising H1N1 prevention and control measures.

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[kiwibird]

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Re: 355 Influenza-Like Illness Cases Reported

Another cluster reported by Pathfinder here: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139595

If these clusters are not A/H1N1 then it would be helpful to know which Influenza A virus was so virulent and causing such high numbers to be hospitalised. With very little info being published recently and then suddenly reports of large clusters, of unidentified influenza A, this seems to be following the same path as last year!

 

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February 12, 2010 20:51 PM

H1N1 Vaccination For High-Risk Groups

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Those with high risks of suffering complications from the influenza A (H1N1) infection were vaccinated beginning this week, said the Director-General of Health, Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican.

He said those categorised as the 'priority target groups' could get the vaccination at 104 government health facilities identified throughout the country.

"In view of the limited supply of the vaccines, the vaccination will be given on 'first come, first served' basis and the clinical evaluation carried out by the attending medical officer will be taken into consideration in determining the suitability of the vaccines on the individuals, he said in a statement, here Friday.

He said 391 new patients with influenza-like illnesses (ILI) were admitted to hospitals between Jan 31 and Feb 6.

Dr Mohd Ismail said that during the same period, 356 cases had been discharged.

Those who wish to seek the latest information on influenza A (H1N1) and preventive measures against the illness can do so via the website http://www.moh.gov.my or http://h1n1.moh.gov.my, hotline 03-88810200 and 03-88810300.

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February 24, 2010 22:48 PM

379 ILI Cases Recorded Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- A total of 379 new patients were admitted to hospital for Influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in the week ending Feb 20, Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said Wednesday.

He also said that in the same period, 383 cases were discharged from hospital.

"The number of ILI cases still being treated nationwide until Feb 20 was 343 in 38 government hospitals and two private hospitals. From this number, only three patients or 0.9 per cent were confirmed positive for Influenza A (H1N1) by laboratory tests," he said in a statement.

He said that as of Feb 20, the number of positive H1N1 cases had accumulated to 12,442, with two in intensive care.

However, no new deaths were recorded and the death toll involving H1N1 cases remained at 77, he said.

He said two ILI cluster incidents were reported at Sekolah Maahad Muhammadi Perempuan, Jalan Merbau, Kota Baharu, which involved eight students and Sekolah Maahad Muhammadi Lelaki, Jalan Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Baharu, with three cases.

Dr Mohd Ismail said both clusters were H1N1 positive.

"The spread of H1N1 is still active, especially in temperate countries such as eastern and southern Europe, south and east Asia as well as North Africa.

"Up to Feb 14, the total number of deaths due to H1N1 worldwide was 15,921, which is a 4.1 per cent increase compared to the previous week," he said.

He advised the public to continue taking precautionary measures as recommended by the Health Ministry.

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