CHP records three more severe paediatric flu cases
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) on Saturday reported three more severe flu cases in children, all of whom were previously healthy with no underlying conditions. One of them, a six-year-old girl, is currently in critical condition and placed under intensive care at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. She developed a fever, cough and runny nose on Thursday. Two of her classmates also…
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) has reported three additional severe paediatric flu cases involving previously healthy children, bringing the total to 16 since the end of June. One of the patients, a six-year-old girl, is currently in critical condition at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital after developing a fever, cough, and runny nose on Thursday.
Two classmates of the six-year-old exhibited mild flu-like symptoms but did not require hospitalisation. Another three-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy remain in serious condition. All household contacts of the three patients are asymptomatic. CHP Controller Edwin Tsui stated that flu activity has remained high since the summer influenza season began and warned that more outbreaks are expected following the new academic year, urging parents and schools to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures.
The public is urged to get vaccinated when the annual Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programmes commence on September 17.
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