From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
46 students diagnosed with flu at Perak boarding school
An Influenza A cluster at an Ipoh boarding school has affected dozens of students, with health officials monitoring the situation.
In brief
An Influenza A cluster at an Ipoh boarding school has affected dozens of students, with health officials monitoring the situation. Keep symptomatic children home from school and consider getting them vaccinated against influenza. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Influenza A hits boarding school
Forty-six students at a boarding school in Ipoh have been diagnosed with influenza-like illness after an Influenza A cluster was detected.
61 students screened by officials
Health officials assessed 61 symptomatic students by September 14. Fourteen had upper respiratory tract infections and one had conjunctivitis.
Cases grew over two days
The school brought 57 symptomatic students to a health clinic on Monday. The number rose to 61 when 39 more students were brought in the next day.
All students remain stable
Every assessed student is in stable condition as of September 15. The Perak State Health Department continues monitoring for new cases and lab results.
“The Perak State Health Department will continue to monitor the situation, including new cases and laboratory test results”
Keep sick children home
Parents should ensure symptomatic children stay home from school until they recover fully.
Consider flu vaccination
Parents are encouraged to seek medical help if symptoms persist or worsen, and to consider getting their children vaccinated against influenza.
At a glance
Keep symptomatic children home from school and consider getting them vaccinated against influenza.
