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A report involving a three-year-old girl was received today (May 3) under the influenza surveillance arrangement set up by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health with private and public hospitals.
The girl is now in Queen Mary Hospital and laboratory test result for influenza is pending.
A CHP 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 on CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
Ends/Saturday, May 3, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:30
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