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KUALA LUMPUR: Three National Service trainees have been hospitalised while 32 others from two camps in Kedah and Pahang are isolated for suspected influenza A (H1N1).
The outbreak at PLKN Sg Limau, Baling, and PLKN Hijrah, Penor in Kuantan yesterday has resulted in 782 trainees in both camps being monitored for symptoms of the disease.
The three trainees, from the NS camp in Kedah, are recovering after being treated with anti-viral drugs.
Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said throat swab samples had been taken from all 35 sick trainees and the health authorities were awaiting laboratory results to ascertain if they had H1N1.
"While waiting for the results, doctors have treated them for symptoms and have ordered that they be isolated from other trainees."
Sixteen students from three schools in Terengganu, Penang and Malacca were also treated as outpatients in hospitals for suspected H1N1 yesterday.
Three pupils were of SMK Mak Lagam, Kemaman, nine of SJK (C) Kai Chee, Sg Dua, Seberang Prai Utara and four students of SM Teknik Jasin, Malacca.
Dr Ismail said they were treated as outpatients and had been sent back to be quarantined in their houses until they fully recover.
He reminded all training centres to isolate quickly all those who showed symptoms of the disease.
Dr Ismail also said a lot of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) cluster cases were reported in schools, training centres and workplaces.
"The virus is not only spreading actively in Malaysia but worldwide. Malaysians must be careful, especially when they are in public places and take precautions against being infected. People in high-risk groups must take extra precautions as they can suffer complications and death if they do not get medical help on the very onset of the symptoms."
He said those with fever, cough, cold and sore throat should wear face masks if they needed to go to public places.
"People must wash their hands frequently with soap and water, use hand sanitisers, eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, exercise and have enough sleep to keep fit and prevent H1N1 infection," he added.
The ministry is providing free of charge H1N1 vaccine doses to people in high-risk group at 104 of its facilities nationwide. Details can be obtained at http://www.moh.gov.my or http://h1n1.moh.gov.my or call hotline 03-88810200/300.
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/6afp/Article/index_html
The outbreak at PLKN Sg Limau, Baling, and PLKN Hijrah, Penor in Kuantan yesterday has resulted in 782 trainees in both camps being monitored for symptoms of the disease.
The three trainees, from the NS camp in Kedah, are recovering after being treated with anti-viral drugs.
Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said throat swab samples had been taken from all 35 sick trainees and the health authorities were awaiting laboratory results to ascertain if they had H1N1.
"While waiting for the results, doctors have treated them for symptoms and have ordered that they be isolated from other trainees."
Sixteen students from three schools in Terengganu, Penang and Malacca were also treated as outpatients in hospitals for suspected H1N1 yesterday.
Three pupils were of SMK Mak Lagam, Kemaman, nine of SJK (C) Kai Chee, Sg Dua, Seberang Prai Utara and four students of SM Teknik Jasin, Malacca.
Dr Ismail said they were treated as outpatients and had been sent back to be quarantined in their houses until they fully recover.
He reminded all training centres to isolate quickly all those who showed symptoms of the disease.
Dr Ismail also said a lot of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) cluster cases were reported in schools, training centres and workplaces.
"The virus is not only spreading actively in Malaysia but worldwide. Malaysians must be careful, especially when they are in public places and take precautions against being infected. People in high-risk groups must take extra precautions as they can suffer complications and death if they do not get medical help on the very onset of the symptoms."
He said those with fever, cough, cold and sore throat should wear face masks if they needed to go to public places.
"People must wash their hands frequently with soap and water, use hand sanitisers, eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, exercise and have enough sleep to keep fit and prevent H1N1 infection," he added.
The ministry is providing free of charge H1N1 vaccine doses to people in high-risk group at 104 of its facilities nationwide. Details can be obtained at http://www.moh.gov.my or http://h1n1.moh.gov.my or call hotline 03-88810200/300.
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/6afp/Article/index_html