14-month-old baby girl dies from flu
Health authorities said on Friday that a 14-month-old baby girl with severe influenza has died, the third child flu death in Hong Kong this year. The toddler, who had been in good health, developed a fever and cough in late October and was taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital after suffering a convulsion. Her condition deteriorated and she was transferred to the paediatric intensive care unit of…
Health officials announced on Friday that a 14-month-old baby girl has succumbed to severe flu, marking the third flu-related child death in Hong Kong this year. The infant, previously healthy, began exhibiting symptoms of fever and cough in late October. She was rushed to Tseung Kwan O Hospital following a convulsion. Her health quickly declined, leading to her transfer to the paediatric intensive care unit at United Christian Hospital. She unfortunately passed away on Friday.
The Centre for Health Protection released a statement citing that while overall influenza activity has decreased, it is still above normal levels. They reported a cumulative total of 29 severe paediatric influenza cases since the beginning of the flu season in June. Of these, 22 patients have recovered and been discharged, while two are stable and two are in critical condition.
The health authorities have urged the public to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine if they have not already done so.
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