CHP investigates fatal case of paediatric influenza infection

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 21) recorded a fatal case of paediatric influenza infection. The CHP urged the public, especially high-risk groups, to receive vaccinations as early as possible in order to safeguard their 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 involved a 12-year-old girl with underlying health conditions. She developed a fever, cough and diarrhoea on October 17, followed by vomiting. Her condition worsened on the evening of October 19 and she was brought to the Accident and Emergency Department of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. She suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated. She was admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit for treatment. Her respiratory specimen tested positive for influenza A (H1) virus. Her clinical diagnosis was influenza A infection complicated with septic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation and multi-organ failure. The patient passed away yesterday (October 20). The CHP's preliminary investigation revealed that

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