9 Sep 2010
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (September 9) advised SunKids Kindergarten in Tuen Mun to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow as a precautionary measure.
A three-year-old boy in the kindergarten was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) on September 6 in critical condition. He was tested positive for Human Swine Influenza (HSI). He passed away late last night.
Medical surveillance by CHP today identified two students and a staff member developing fever or respiratory symptoms. They are in stable condition and no hospitalisation was required.
The three-year-old boy’s mother was also confirmed to have been infected with HSI. She was admitted to TMH on September 8 and is now in stable condition. The boy’s grandmother also had symptoms and she was admitted to Baptist Hospital on September 6 and is now in stable condition. Her specimen was tested negative for Influenza A.
The spokesman called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children, and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
They are advised to build up good body immunity by having a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking.
More details of preventive tips on influenza are available on CHP's website (
www.chp.gov.hk
).