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

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Zhejiang Provincial Government launched Hand, Foot and mouth disease epidemic II-class emergency response
2008-06-25 China News Net
China news agency, Hangzhou, June 25 (Reporter Jiang Yun) - Today, the province of Zhejiang Province Health Department released the latest hand-foot-mouth disease, as of June 24, Zhejiang had reported cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 24,000 167 cases, the incidence rate of 48/100000点53. Aggregate reports seven cases of death cases, the mortality was 0.0 29%. Since July and August are still hand-foot-mouth disease in the high season, Zhejiang Province Government has decided to launch "Zhejiang public health emergencies contingency plans" II-level emergency response, the Health Department of Zhejiang Province authorized release of hand-foot-mouth disease orange warning.

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 71.3 0%.

The reporters also learned that the incidence of Zhejiang to report under the age of five or preschools scattered mainly children, accounting for 85.29 percent, infants under two years of age accounted for 51.22 percent, seven cases of deaths Are around the age of two infants.

Zhejiang Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Hongzhu, governor of Lv Zushan, and so many times against hand, foot and mouth disease to instructions. The provincial government has issued a "spring and summer on strengthening the prevention and treatment of infectious disease notification" and "on further strengthening the hand, foot and mouth disease prevention and control work in an emergency circular" and set up the Zhejiang hand, foot and mouth disease prevention and control headquarters. Months, the Zhejiang government at all levels, health and education, and other relevant departments to control the epidemic done a lot of work, and a number of critically ill patients receive timely medical treatment and public awareness of disease prevention has been enhanced, hand, foot and mouth disease, the report also dropped a few.

Hand, Foot and mouth disease and the spread of pathogens and more extensive way, the crowd generally susceptible. But this is an anti-controllable children of common infectious diseases, the vast majority of patients less serious symptoms, rest 7-10 days can be self-healing. Only a very small number of patients in particular, the following three-year-old poor immune function, low birth weight, premature infants, breast-feeding inadequate or non-breast-feeding and malnutrition of children vulnerable to severe symptoms or even death. (End)

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[Giuseppe]

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Three cases of EV71 confirmed
June 26 2008, 13.25.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 26) confirmed three cases of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said the cases involved a five-year-old boy, a 41-year-old man and a five-month-old girl. Laboratory tests on their throat or stool samples collected earlier showed positive results for EV71.

The boy developed fever, oral ulcers and rash over his hands and feet on June 20 and consulted a private doctor the next day. He was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital on June 23 and is now in stable condition. Laboratory results of his specimens confirmed EV71 infection.

Eighteen other children and one staff member of the kindergarten he attended, Tin Wan Methodist Kindergarten, had similar symptoms between June 6 and 17. The kindergarten has suspended classes since June 17 for two weeks in accordance with CHP??s advice for thorough disinfection.

Of the 18 affected children, a three-year-old girl was confirmed to be infected with EV71 on June 13.

Her 41-year-old father and two-year-old sister also developed symptoms of Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD) on June 11. They consulted a private doctor the same day and have already recovered.

The laboratory result of the specimen of the 41-year-old man was positive for EV71.

The five-month-old girl lived in Shenzhen and presented with fever, diarrhoea and oral ulcers on June 19. She came to Hong Kong on June 23 for medical treatment and was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital. She was discharged two days later.

There have been 60 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, 8, 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 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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[Giuseppe]

Re: China: EV-71 outbreak Kills 43 Children Nationwide, 24,934 Children infected

Re: China: EV-71 outbreak Kills 43 Children Nationwide, 24,934 Children infected

Five cases of EV71 under investigation
June 27 2008, 17.35.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 27) confirmed five cases of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said the cases involved four girls and a boy, aged from three to 12.

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

In the first case, a three-year-old girl developed symptoms of hand, food and mouth diseases (HFMD) including oral ulcers and rash over hands and feet on June 23 and consulted a private doctor. No hospitalization is required.

Three other children, comprising a boy and two girls aged from three to four of the nursery she attended in Southern District, had similar HFMD symptoms between June 23 and 26. They consulted private doctors and had recovered.

The CHP had already provided health advice to the school and is closely monitoring the situation.

The second case involved a three-year-old boy who showed similar symptoms on June 23. He was admitted to the United Christian Hospital on the next day and was discharged on June 26. His family members did not show any symptoms.

In the third case, a three-year-old girl living in Dongguan presented with similar symptoms on June 18. She came to Hong Kong on June 20 and was admitted to the Prince of Wales Hospital. She was discharged on June 21.

Regarding the fourth case, a three-year-old girl who lives in Shenzhen developed similar symptoms on June 21. She arrived in Hong Kong on June 24 and was admitted to the Princess Margaret Hospital. She was discharged on June 25. Her five-month-old sister, who showed similar symptoms earlier, was confirmed to have EV71 infection yesterday.

In the last case, the patient is a 12-year-old girl who attended a private clinic. Further investigation by CHP is proceeding.

There are 65 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 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 (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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[Giuseppe]

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A case of EV71 under investigation
June 28 2008, 12.15.18

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 28) confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said the case affected a six-month-old boy who developed fever, oral ulcer and rash over feet and buttock June 21. He was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on the same day and was discharged on June 24. Laboratory tests on his sample collected earlier showed positive result to EV71 today.

The boy has no travel history and his family members did not show any symptom.

There are 66 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 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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[Giuseppe]

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Case of EV71 under investigation
July 3 2008, 12.40.11

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged people to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said today (July 3) that a one-year-old girl developed fever, oral ulcers and blisters on hands and elbow on June 28. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Tuen Mun Hospital and required no hospitalisation. Laboratory tests on her sample collected earlier showed positive result to EV71.

There have been 69 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year.

There were 35, 8, 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 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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[Giuseppe]

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Case of EV71 under investigation
July 4 2008, 13.36.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said today (July 4) the case affected a one-year-old boy who developed fever, oral ulcers and rash over hands and feet on June 23. He was admitted to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po on June 27 and was discharged on June 30. Laboratory tests on his sample collected earlier showed positive result to EV71.

The boy travelled to Shenzhen in mid-June. His family members did not have relevant symptoms.

There have been 70 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, 8, 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 and 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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[Giuseppe]

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Three EV71 cases confirmed
July 9 2008, 12.32.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (July 9) confirmed three cases of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection involving three boys aged between one and 15.

Members of the public are urged to be vigilant against the disease.

The first case involved a one-year-old boy. He developed fever, oral ulcers and rash on his hands and feet on July 2. He attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Caritas Medical Centre and was later transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital on July 4. He was discharged on July 7.

The second case involved a three-year-old boy who developed oral ulcers and rashes on his hands and feet on July 2. He sought medical treatment from a private doctor and no hospitalisation was required. At the nursery he attended, four other children, comprising three boys and a girl all aged three, had symptoms of hand, foot and mouth diseases between June 30 and July 2. All had received medical treatment without hospitalisation. They are in stable condition.

The CHP had already provided health advice to the nursery and is closely monitoring the situation.

The third case involved a 15-year-old boy who presented with fever, oral ulcers and rash on his hands and feet on July 3. He was admitted to the Baptist Hospital on July 6. He is now in stable condition. There is an outbreak at the school the boy attended. Laboratory results of the boys' specimens confirmed EV71 infection.

A total of 73 EV71 infection cases have been reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, 8, 16 and 12 cases in the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

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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