Seven-year-old girl critically ill with influenza A and septic shock
She has a chronic illness and had not received this season’s vaccine; Hong Kong has recorded 28 serious paediatric cases since late June.
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The 41-year-old man is stable after being admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital for isolation treatment.
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The exploratory study also linked some parental coping responses with risk and highlighted family wellbeing, while researchers said its 100-family sample was a starting point.
Hong Kong flu peak expected to continue into November, expert says
School outbreak reports have fallen for three weeks, while clinical measures remain elevated; families can use school vaccination outreach or private clinics.
Inquest hears sedation-related oxygen loss caused man’s death
He was taken to hospital after apparently going into shock during a stomach and intestinal endoscopy in 2021; evidence also covered his heart condition and medication.
Hong Kong regulator aims for independent new-drug approvals by 2030
The Department of Health plans to establish the centre by year-end, while its first director says local patients will remain the priority.
Blood donation tours expand to every Hong Kong donor centre
More than 60 schools had booked a lecture or visit this school year; after a Yuen Long tour, one student said he would donate with his father.
Department of Health warns of fake HIV-risk messages
The testing website is suspended during security checks, but free, anonymous and confidential antibody tests can still be arranged by telephone.
Three-year-old critically ill after influenza A infection
The Centre for Health Protection reported several serious complications in the boy’s case as local flu indicators remained above baseline.
Tuen Mun Hospital opens centre to bring neurological care together
The hospital says the new ward can cut acute-stroke treatment times, with thrombolysis taking as little as 20 minutes.
Patient matching for pharmacy scheme to begin in four districts
The first phase will use 20 pharmacies; separate consultation co-payment changes take effect at Primary Healthcare Co-care Network service points on 1 November.
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