8 Apr 2008
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) received four reports of influenza-like illness outbreak, which involved three primary schools and one kindergarten / child care centre affecting 18 students.
A CHP spokesman said today (April 8) that ILI may be caused by influenza or other respiratory viruses. CHP's officials have visited all these institutions and provided health advice to the staff accordingly.
No report was received today under the influenza surveillance arrangement set up by CHP with private and public hospitals.
The spokesman urged members of the public to stay alert by taking precautionary measures against influenza.
They should maintain good personal as well as environmental hygiene and build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking.
More details of preventive tips on influenza are available in CHP's website (
http://www.chp.gov.hk
).