# 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.
- Title: 46 students diagnosed with flu at Perak boarding school
- Summary: An Influenza A cluster at an Ipoh boarding school has affected dozens of students, with health officials monitoring the situation. Keep symptomatic children…
- Keywords: influenza a, ipoh, perak, boarding school, a. sivanesan, perak state health department, respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, vaccination, malaysia, student health, news
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/16/perak-exco-46-students-at-influenza-a-cluster-school-suffer-flu-like-illness/235400
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:57:03+00:00
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- Topics: influenza a, ipoh, perak, boarding school, a. sivanesan, perak state health department, respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, vaccination, malaysia, student health, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Keep symptomatic children home from school and consider getting them vaccinated against influenza.