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Human Swine Influenza [Influenza A (H1N1)] There is evidence of an increase in the number of cases of the Human Swine Influenza in Hong Kong. To safeguard the health of everyone in HKIT, we will take all necessary precautionary measures to enhance environmental hygiene. Meanwhile, please be reminded to take the following preventive measures: 1. Maintain good personal and environmental hygiene 2. Keep hands clean and wash hands properly 3. Wash hands when they are contaminated by respiratory secretions e.g. after sneezing 4. Cover nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing 5. Good body resistance helps to prevent influenza infection. This can be achieved through a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest 6. Avoid going to crowded public places 7. If you have a fever and respiratory infection symptoms, do not come back to school or to work. Put on a surgical mask and consult your doctor as early as possible 8. If you are planning to travel abroad during the summer holidays, exercise good personal hygiene and adopt preventive measures while overseas. If you are in an affected area, pay attention to announcements from the local government and follow local public health guidelines, including any movement restrictions and preventive recommendations. Avoid having contact with sick people. If you show influenza-like symptoms, such as fever, cough and sore throat, you should seek medical attention locally and immediately; wear a mask and do not travel. 9. If symptoms should develop while you are on board the plane travelling back to Hong Kong, the crew should be notified immediately. After landing, you should accurately and honestly complete the health declaration form and present yourself to the port health post stations. Under no circumstance should you attempt to suppress a fever by medication and other means in order to evade the infrared thermoscanner. 10. Pay close attention to your health and wear a mask for 7 days after arriving in Hong Kong. You should seek medical consultation from public clinics or hospitals and contact the Department of Health hotline 2125 1111 immediately if fever or influenza-like symptoms appear during this 7-day period. For further details on the Human Swine Influenza, please visit http://www.chp.gov.hk Hong Kong Institute of Technology |
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