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CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school **********************************************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (September 27) investigating an outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) at a secondary school in Kwun Tong, and appeals to members of the public and staff of institutions to stay alert and maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene.      The outbreak involves six male and 14 female students aged 12 to 14. They developed symptoms since September 21, and 11 of them sought medical attention. None of them required hospitalisation. All are in stable condition. ... Read more

CHP investigates probable case of botulism ******************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (September 27) investigating a probable case of botulism after receiving injections of botulinum toxin locally, and again reminded the public that botulinum toxin injections should only be prescribed and performed by registered doctors.      The female patient, aged 21 with good past health, has presented with dizziness, ptosis, limb weakness and breathing difficulty since September 22. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Tin Shui Wai Hospital yesterday (September 26) due to increased dizziness and swallowing difficulties. She was referred ... Read more

CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at two schools *****************************************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (September 18) investigating an outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) at a primary school in Yuen Long and a secondary school in Kwun Tong, and appeals to members of the public and staff of institutions to stay alert and maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene.      The outbreak at the primary school in Yuen Long involves 12 male and nine female students aged five to 11. They developed symptoms since September 14, and 11 of ... Read more

CHP investigates suspected puffer fish poisoning case *****************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 28) investigating a suspected puffer fish poisoning case, and hence reminded members of the public not to consume puffer fish.             The case involves an 84-year-old man who developed dizziness, finger numbness and shortness of breath about one hour after consuming cooked puffer fish, which was caught by himself on that day in local waters, at home on August 25.      He attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital ... Read more

CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to calcium oxalate raphide *********************************************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 18) investigating a case of suspected food poisoning and reminded the public not to pick or consume wild plants, and to beware of vegetables containing calcium oxalate raphide to avoid food poisoning due to accidental consumption of giant alocasia.      The female patient, aged 69, developed oral numbness, a burning sensation of the mouth and shortness of breath shortly after consuming a wild taro brought from the Mainland as a gift from a friend in Tai ... Read more