Swine Flu FAQ

Genetic shift has found on the seasonal H3N2 influenza virus. The spread of this virus has not found increasing; however, the possibility of more people infected by seasonal H3N2 influenza virus could increase in the near future.

Although the influenza vaccine we have now does not completely coincide with this virus, it can still provide substantial protection. All people who consider as the high-risk groups should get the influenza vaccine.

With the genetic shift of H3N2 influenza virus and the spread of Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) in Hong Kong, there will be more people infected with influenza. So far, influenza vaccine is the best medication for preventing influenza.

The Hong Kong Department of Health has announced that there are 41 new Swine Flu cases (16 men, 25 women, age range from 2-year-od to 55-year-old) confirmed today and this bring the total of Swine Flu cases confirmed in Hong Kong to 1,014 cases.

There first Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) case in Hong Kong was confirmed on May 1, 2009. Amount the confirmed cases, there are currently five critically ill patients. All of these patients are having treatment in the hospital and they are in stable condition. So far, there is no deaths reported from Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) in Hong Kong.

Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) outbreak in Hong Kong is continue spreading in the community, the Government requires any person who has Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) symptoms visit the 8 designated influenza clinics. Patients (minor illness) who have confirmed Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) need to be self-isolation at home and use the Tamiflu, only patients with seriously illness should will be isolate in hospital.

In order to avoid the spread of Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) in schools, primary schools and kindergartens in Hong Kong had an early summer break. Also, there are more than 40 secondary schools which have students infected with Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) have an early summer break.

Over 1,000 Swine Flu cases have been confirmed in Singapore. Ministry of Health reported that there are 52 new cases confirmed and increase the total of 1003 cases.

The first Swine Flu case in Singapore was reported on May 27, 2009. Currently, there are 591 local Swine Flu cases and 412 imported Swine Flu cases.