CHP records case of severe paediatric influenza infection

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (November 2) recorded a severe case of paediatric influenza infection. The CHP urged the public not to underestimate the seasonal influenza and to receive vaccinations as early as possible. This is crucial for preventing severe cases of seasonal influenza and its complications, as well as protecting one's own health and that of their families. In addition, the public should maintain good personal and environmental hygiene at all times to prevent influenza and other respiratory illnesses. The case involves a 7-year-old girl with good past health. She developed a fever, cough and malaise on October 27 and subsequently visited a private clinic for medical attention. Due to her persistent symptoms, she was brought to the Accident and Emergency Department of Kwong Wah Hospital on October 29 and was admitted for treatment. As her condition deteriorated, and she developed respiratory distress, she was transferred to the paediatric intensive care unit. Her respiratory specimen tested positive for influenza A (H1) virus. Her clinical diagnosis was influenza A infection complicated with severe pneumonia. The patient is

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