_|HK, CHINA PRC SAR: EV71 SURVEILLANCE|_

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/080528/html/080528en05009.htm

May 28, 2008

1 more EV-71 case confirmed
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 infection involving a four-year-old girl, bringing the year's total to 37.

She developed a rash with blisters over her hands and feet on May 26 and sought medical advice at Tuen Mun Hospital on the same day. She did not need to be hospitalised.

The nursery she attended reported earlier that a total of four children, including the girl, had symptoms of hand-foot-mouth disease. Centre staff have provided health advice to the institution.

There were 12 EV-71 cases last year, 35 in 2004, eight in 2005 and 16 in 2006.

EV-71 is a viral infection usually found among young children that also causes hand-foot-mouth disease. It is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges. May to August is the usual peak season. For health tips, click here.

 

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/080529/html/080529en05013.htm

May 29, 2008

Surveillance
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Another EV-71 case confirmed
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 infection involving a 15-year-old boy, bringing the year's total to 38.

He developed a rash over his hands and feet on May 25. He consulted a private medical practitioner on May 26 and was diagnosed with hand-foot-mouth disease. He did not need to be hospitalised.

Four other students at the secondary school the boy attends were also diagnosed to have hand-foot-mouth disease between May 7 and 21. Centre staff have visited the school and provided health advice

There were 12 EV-71 cases last year, 35 in 2004, eight in 2005 and 16 in 2006.

EV-71 is a viral infection usually found among young children that also causes hand-foot-mouth disease. It is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges. May to August is the usual peak season. For health tips, click here.

 

[Commonground]

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EV71 one more
15-year-old boy Ranji

[Ming Pao - the Department of Health Center for Health Protection announced yesterday, confirmed that more of a EV71 infection cases involved a 15-year-old boy. The boy was last Sunday (25) hands and feet appeared rash, Dr. Xiang Sijia doctor the following day, and confirmed that the hand, foot and mouth disease without hospitalization. The spokesman pointed out that the boy's stool samples after tests showed that the EV71 had been positive.

The same school four people are symptoms of

As for his study of the To Kwa Wan Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College, in the 7-21 month period reported, and another four students with a hand-foot-mouth symptoms. Center staff have visited the school and providing health recommendations. CHP so far this year received a total of 38 EV71-infection cases, the whole of last year only 12.

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[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www.news.gov.hk/en/e7b71ebe-a9d3-4920-8405-c758cce7e923.htm

June 2, 2008
4 children treated for enteroviral infection
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed four enterovirus-71 infections involving three boys and a girl aged two to 11, bringing the year's total to 42.

A two-year-old boy came down with a fever and rash May 26. He sought private medical treatment May 29 and was admitted to Kwong Wah Hospital the next day. He was discharged today.

A three-year-old boy developed blisters on May 27 and sent to Princess Margaret Hospital. He was discharged the next day.

The four-year-old girl came down with vesicular rash on her hands May 28 and attended Tuen Mun Hospital the next day. No hospitalisation was required. Nine other students of her nursery had similar symptoms between May 23 and 28, with one confirmed to have EV71 on May 28. Centre staff have given health advice to the school's management and no new cases have been reported.

An 11-year-old boy came down with oral ulcers and a rash on May 28 and was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital May 30. His condition is stable.

 

[Giuseppe]

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CHP investigating four cases of EV71
June 2 2008, 14.37.45

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health urged members of the public to be vigilant against Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection following the confirmation of four cases by laboratory tests today (June 2).

A spokesman for the CHP said the cases involved three boys and a girl aged between two and 11. Laboratory tests on their throat or stool samples collected earlier showed positive result to EV71.

Among them, a two-year-old boy developed fever, and rash over his hands and feet on May 26. He attended private practitioners on May 29 and was admitted to Kwong Wah Hospital on May 30. He was discharged today.

No outbreak of Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD) was reported in the kindergarten the boy attended.

The second case involved a three-year-old boy. He developed vesicles on palms and soles on May 27 and was admitted to the Princess Margaret Hospital. He was discharged on May 28.

No outbreak of HFMD was reported in the kindergarten the boy attended.

The third case involved a four-year-old girl who developed vesicular rash over her hands on May 28. She attended the clinic of Tuen Mun Hospital on May 29. No hospitalisation was required.

Nine other students of the nursery the girl attended had similar symptoms between May 23 and 28. One of them was confirmed to have EV71 infection on May 28 and reported in press release the same day.

CHP staff visited the school and provided health advice to the management.

So far, no new case was reported since the implementation of control measures at the school.

The last case involved an 11-year-old boy. He developed oral ulcers and rash on hands and feet on May 28 and was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital on May 30. He was now in stable condition.

The primary school he attended had no outbreak of HFMD.

There are 42 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year.

There were 35, 8, 16 and 12 cases in the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

The spokesman said EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children.

It is also one of the causative agents for HFMD. He added that May to August is the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges, people should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:

* Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contacting other children until they have recovered.

For more information and preventive measures, people may visit the CHP's website and the "HFMD and EV71 Daily Situation Update" at http://www.chp.gov.hk or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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[Shiloh]

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Source: http://news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/080603/html/080603en05003.htm
June 3, 2008

Hand-foot-mouth disease closes nursery
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has advised Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau Kindergarten-cum-Nursery in Tseung Kwan O to suspend classes for two weeks due to a hand-foot-mouth disease outbreak.

Eight children and a staff member came down with hand-foot-mouth disease symptoms May 2 to 13, with a two-year-old girl confirmed to have been infected with enterovirus-71 on May 19. Their condition is stable and no hospitalisation was required.

The school management has stepped up infection control measures but a new case involving a four-year-old girl with hand-foot-mouth disease symptoms was reported to the centre today. The girl is in stable condition.

The centre will closely monitor the situation. Parents must pay attention to their children's health and remind them to observe good hygiene. For more health tips click here.

Shenzhen boy treated

Meanwhile, the centre confirmed an enterovirus-71 infection case today involving a two-year-old Shenzhen boy, bringing this year's total cases to 43.



The boy came down with a fever, rash and oral ulcers on May 26 and came to Hong Kong on May 29. He was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital May 31 and discharged the next day.

 

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/080604/html/080604en05006.htm
June 4, 2008

2 boys ill with enterovirus infection
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed two enterovirus-71 infection cases today involving two boys aged one and eight, bringing the year's total to 45.

The one-year-old came down with a fever, oral ulcers and a rash on May 29. He went to Tuen Mun Hospital and has been discharged. His two-year-old sister also had hand-foot-mouth disease symptoms. Her nursery reported an outbreak with 10 children contracting the disease.

The eight-year-old boy came down with oral ulcers and a rash and was treated at Tuen Mun Hospital June 1. He did not require hospitalisation and is in stable condition. While his nine-year-old sister had hand-foot-mouth disease symptoms, their primary school did not report an outbreak.

There were 12 EV-71 cases last year, 35 in 2004, eight in 2005 and 16 in 2006.

EV-71 is a viral infection usually found among young children and is also a causative agent for hand-foot-mouth disease. It is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges. May to August is the usual peak season. For more health tips click here.

 

[Commonground]

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Hainan existing 113 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth additional two cases of EV71 positive cases
2008年06月06日15:42

Network South China Sea on June 5: Today, the Hainan Provincial Health Department announced the latest in our province of hand, foot and mouth disease epidemic: Up at 0:00 on June 4 to 24, our province reports new cases of Hand, Foot and mouth disease in 49 cases, add EV71 positive cases two cases, the province had reported 74 cases of positive cases EV71, the province is now in 113 cases of hand, foot and mouth cases, existing cases of Hand, Foot and mouth disease in 79 patients hospitalized, including three cases of severe cases, for 27 days no deaths reported .
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Hubei Xianning hand, foot and mouth disease killed six children were dealt with the responsibility
2008年06月06日15:00

Wuhan June 6 (Xinhua Li Changzheng) Supervision Department recently informed of Hubei Province, Xianning City on May 12 in the hand, foot and mouth disease child death cases, doctors work related Jiezhen dereliction of duty, was repeatedly delayed treatment led to the death of children Important reasons. The six departments responsible for the accountability.
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[Giuseppe]

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CHP investigating three cases of EV-71
June 10 2008, 14.37.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health urged members of the public to be vigilant against Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection following the confirmation of three cases by laboratory test today (June 10).

A spokesman for the CHP said the cases involved two girls and a boy aged between two and four.

Laboratory tests on their throat or stool samples collected earlier showed positive result to EV71 today.

The first case involved a two-year-old girl who developed oral ulcer and rash over her hands and feet on June 4. She consulted her private doctor on June 6 and is now in stable condition.

In the second case, a four-year-old boy was affected. He lived in Shenzhen and came to Hong Kong on May 26. He developed symptoms of fever, oral ulcers and rash over hands and feet on the second day and was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on June 1. He was discharged on June 3.

As for the third case, a girl aged four developed rash over hands and feet with oral ulcers on May 30. She attended government out-patient clinic and the Accident and Emergency Department of Princess Margaret Hospital on May 30 and 31 respectively. She has recovered without hospitalisation.

The kindergarten she attended reported five cases (including the girl) of Hand Foot Mouth Disease with onset of symptoms between May 24 and 30.

Staff of CHP had provided health advice on infection control to the school management and visited the school on June 3.

No new case was reported.

CHP's investigation is on-going.

There are 48 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year.

There were 35, eight, 16 and 12 cases in the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

The spokesman said EV71 was a viral infection usually found among young children.

It is also one of the causative agents for HFMD.

He added that May to August is the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges, people should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:

* Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contacting other children until they have recovered.

For more information and preventive measures, people may visit the CHP's website and the "HFMD and EV71 Daily Situation Update" at http://www.chp.gov.hk or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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[Giuseppe]

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CHP investigating two cases of EV-71
June 13 2008, 14.48.10

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health urged members of the public to be vigilant against Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection following the confirmation of two cases by laboratory test today (June 13).

A spokesman for the CHP said the cases involved two girls aged three and 17 respectively. Laboratory tests on their throat or stool samples collected earlier showed positive result to EV71 today.

The three-year-old girl developed fever and rash over her hands and feet on June 6. She consulted a private doctor on June 8 and did not require hospitalization.

The girl's 41-year-old father and two-year-old sister also developed symptoms of Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD) on June 11 but required no hospitalization.

Four other students of the kindergarten in Tin Wan Estate the girl attended had similar symptoms between June 10 and 11.

CHP staff visited the school and provided health advice to the management.

So far, no new case has been reported since the implementation of control measures at the kindergarten.

The 17-year-old girl involved in the second case presented with fever, headache and vesicles on her hands and feet on June 8 and was admitted to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po the following day. She subsequently developed symptoms compatible of encephalitis and was transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital today. She is now in serious condition.

Investigation revealed that she had traveled to the Mainland during the incubation period.

The family members of the girl had no symptoms of HFMD.

The school she attended did not have any HFMD outbreak.

There are 53 cases of EV-71 infection reported to CHP so far this year.

There were 35, eight, 16 and 12 cases in the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

The spokesman said EV71 was a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for HFMD. He added that May to August is the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges, people should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:
* Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contacting other children until they have recovered.

For more information and preventive measures, people may visit the CHP's website and the "HFMD and EV71 Daily Situation Update" at http://www.chp.gov.hk or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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[Shiloh]

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Source: http://news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/080616/html/080616en05008.htm
June 16, 2008

Surveillance
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Aberdeen kindergarten to suspend classes
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has advised Aberdeen's Tin Wan Methodist Kindergarten & Nursery to suspend classes for two weeks as nine students and a staff member have developed hand-foot-mouth disease symptoms since June 6.

Five children developed symptoms between June 6 and 13. Of them, a three-year-old girl was confirmed to have been infected with Enterovirus-71 on June 13. None needed hospitalisation and all are in stable condition.

Although the school management has stepped up cleaning measures, five new cases were reported today, involving four children and one staff member. All are in stable condition.

In view of the emergence of new cases after infection-control measures were enhanced, the school was advised to close for two weeks from tomorrow for thorough disinfection.

Meanwhile, the centre also confirmed today the year's 54th EV-71 case, involving a two-year-old boy who lives in Shenzhen. He came down with fever, oral ulcers and a rash on June 12.

He came to Hong Kong to seek medical treatment on the same day and was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital the next day. He is in stable condition.

There were 12 EV-71 cases last year, 35 in 2004, eight in 2005 and 16 in 2006.

 

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/080619/html/080619en05006.htm
June 19, 2008

Surveillance
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Wan Chai kindergarten to suspend classes
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has advised St James' Settlement Kathleen McDouall Kindergarten Child Care Centre in Wan Chai to suspend classes for two weeks after six students developed hand-foot-mouth disease symptoms.

Five students fell ill from June 4 to 12. A five-year-old boy was confirmed to have been infected with Enterovirus-71 on June 11. He was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital and was discharged. The other children required no hospitalisation.

Although the school management enhanced cleaning measures, a new case was reported to the centre today involving a three-year-old boy who developed similar symptoms on June 17. He is in stable condition and requires no hospitalisation.

Due to the new case, the school has been advised to suspend classes for two weeks from tomorrow for thorough disinfection.

 

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www1.881903.com/apps/newsBoss/html/news/20080621/2008062119220134700.htm

Google translation:

20-year-old girl had been infected with EV71
[21/06 Saturday 19:22]

A 20-year-old girl had confirmed cases of EV71 virus. Girls on Tuesday with fever, mouth ulcers and a rash hands and feet, the second day in Princess Margaret Hospital in stable condition.

Center for Health Protection this year, received a total of 55 EV71 had been recorded last year with 12.

 

[sharon sanders]

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Thanks to a FluTrackers member - copied from H5N1Experts.org

HK: 49 ill in respiratory infection outbreaks <hr style="color: rgb(209, 209, 225);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> Source: http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/h...623en05007.htm
June 23, 2008
Health
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49 ill in respiratory infection outbreaks
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating two upper respiratory infection outbreaks involving 49 people in a Wong Tai Sin nursery school and a Sham Shui Po elderly home.

Twenty-eight children in the nursery developed symptoms from June 3 to 20. A three-year-old boy was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and was discharged. Other children consulted general practitioners or out-patient clinics and are in stable condition.

Meanwhile, 19 residents and two staff of the elderly home developed symptoms June 13 to 21. Two were admitted to Caritas Medical Centre while the others consulted general practitioners or out-patient clinics. All are stable.

Centre staff have visited the institutions and provided health instructions.

 

[Giuseppe]

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CHP investigating a case of EV71
June 24 2008, 13.05.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 24) confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection involving a 10-month-old baby girl and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

The girl lives in Shenzhen. She developed fever, oral ulcers and skin rash on June 16. She came to Hong Kong to seek medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Department of Prince of Wales Hospital on June 21, and was transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) on the same day. She was discharged on June 23 and re-admitted to PMH for vomiting and diarrhoea on June 24. She is now in stable condition.

Laboratory results of her specimens confirmed EV71 infection today.

CHP's investigation is on-going.

There have been 56 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, eight, 16 and 12 cases in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD). A CHP spokesman said that May to August was the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges.

People should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:
* Wash hands before eating and after going to the toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contact with other children until they have recovered.

For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline, 2833 0111.
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[Shiloh]

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Source: http://media-newswire.com/release_1068183.html

Public reminded to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 23) called on members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URI)

(Media-Newswire.com) - The Centre for Health Protection ( CHP ) of the Department of Health today ( June 23 ) called on members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection ( URI ).

The appeal was made following CHP's investigation into two reports of URI outbreaks in a nursery school and a home for the elderly.

The first case affected 28 children aged between one and five in a nursery in Wong Tai Sin. They developed symptoms of URI, including fever, cough, runny nose and sore throat between June 3 and 20. Of them, a three-year-old boy was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and was discharged. Other affected children consulted general practitioners or out-patient clinics and are now in stable condition.

In the second case, 19 residents and two staff members aged between 40 and 97 were affected in an elderly home in Sham Shui Po. They presented with URI symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose and sore throat from June 13 to 21. Two of them were admitted to Caritas Medical Centre while others consulted general practitioners or out-patient clinics. All of them are in stable condition.

Staff of the CHP have conducted field visit to these institutions and provided health instructions to their staff. CHP will continue to closely monitor the institution.

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, regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking;
* Maintain good personal hygiene, wash hands after sneezing or coughing and wear a mask when developing symptoms of respiratory infections;
* Maintain good ventilation; and
* 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 doctors for medical advice promptly if they develop symptoms of respiratory tract infection.

More information on the disease is available on the CHP's website ( www.chp.gov.hk ).

 

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Fuyang kindergartens receive DISINFECTOR
2008-05-26 16:23 Source: - Guangdong channel

-- Guangzhou, May 26 (Xinhua Peijing Yi) recently, China's cabinet disinfection giant combo group through the China Red Cross Society, to the most serious epidemic in Fuyang City, donated 200 counters disinfected, the prevention of Hand, Foot and mouth disease spread further. It is reported that 200 counters will be disinfected to the rapid release of the Fuyang City kindergartens, child welfare and medical institutions.

According to "Information Times" reported that Lee, president of Fuyang City Red Cross said that the combo's donation is very timely action - this multi-hand, foot and mouth disease caused by the EV71 virus, the virus suitable for wet, hot environment Survival and spread of the ether, bile salt to chlorine and other non-sensitive, so common with 75 percent alcohol and 5 percent to the Soviet Union can not approach the sterilization of its inactivated, but the EV71 virus is sensitive to ultraviolet radiation and high temperature -- -- The temperature reached 50 degrees Celsius after, EV71 virus it will be difficult to survive.

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[Many links re: EV-71]

The situation around

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[Giuseppe]

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CHP investigating a case of EV71
June 25 2008, 15.09.35

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 25) confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection involving a three-year-old girl and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

The girl developed fever, oral ulcers and rash over hands and feet on June 20 and consulted a private doctor on the same day and June 23. No hospitalization was required. Laboratory result of her specimens confirmed EV71 infection today.

CHP's investigation revealed that she had no travel history during the incubation period and her family members did not show any symptom.

Four other children of the nursery school she attended had similar symptoms between May 22 and June 14.

CHP staff visited the school and provided health advice to the management.

So far, no new case has been reported since the implementation of control measures at the nursery.

There are 57 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, 8, 16 and 12 cases in the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD). A CHP spokesman said that May to August was the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges, people should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:

* Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contacting other children until they have recovered.

For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (http://www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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[Commonground]

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Zhejiang issued a warning orange hand, foot and mouth disease
2008-06-25
Since July and August are still hand-foot-mouth disease in the high season, Zhejiang Province Government has decided to launch two emergency response, issued orange warning.

Provincial Health Department announced that as of yesterday, Zhejiang had reported cases of Hand, Foot and mouth disease in 24,167 cases, the incidence rate per 100,000 of 48.53, had reported seven cases of death cases, the mortality rate for 0.029 percent.

Zhejiang reported incidence of the top five ranked as the city of Wenzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing and Jinhua, Zhejiang accounted for the total number of reported incidence of 71.30 percent.

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