Perak exco: 46 students at Influenza A cluster school suffer flu-like illness
IPOH, Sept 16 — Forty-six students at a boarding school in Ipoh have been diagnosed with influenza-like illness (I...
IPOH: Forty-six students at a boarding school have been diagnosed with flu-like symptoms after an Influenza A outbreak, according to Perak's Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan. The cases were identified after 61 students were screened for symptoms up to September 14, with 14 more found to have upper respiratory tract infections and one with conjunctivitis.
As of September 15, all assessed students are in stable condition. The Perak State Health Department will continue monitoring the situation, including new cases and lab results, and may strengthen prevention measures if needed. The school initially reported 57 symptomatic students to a nearby clinic on Monday, which grew to 61 after 39 more were admitted yesterday.
Sivanesan advises parents to keep ill children home until they recover and to seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen. He also recommends influenza vaccination through local health facilities.
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