A seven-year-old girl with an underlying illness was critically ill with influenza A in Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong health authorities reported on 31 October.
The case prompted a renewed call for vaccination as the Centre for Health Protection warned that the city’s flu season was not over. Although influenza activity showed signs of declining, it remained above the baseline level.
As of 31 October, Hong Kong had recorded 28 severe paediatric influenza cases during the current season, including two deaths. Health officials urged eligible members of the public to receive a seasonal flu vaccination.
Source: RTHK
