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‘Close contact’ is a person who has cared for or lived with a person who is a confirmed case of human swine influenza, or has been in a setting where there is a high likelihood of contact with respiratory droplets and/or body fluids of such a person.
Currently, Hong Kong has implemented mitigating measures to combat against the swine flu epidemic. At this moment, there is no requirement for hospital isolation of swine flu patients or quarantine of close contacts.
If you have been in close contact with H1N1 Human Swine Flu confirmed patient, please pay attention to the following:
- Put on a face mask for 7 days, check and record own body temperature twice a day.
- If feeling unwell or symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath or diarrhea occur, seek medical attention promptly.
- Maintain good personal hygiene such as:
- Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing, coughing or clearing your throat.
- Do not spit anywhere in public.
- Wash hands properly and thoroughly, using 70% alcohol-based hand rub is also effective if hand washing facility is not available.
- Do not share eating utensils and personal items.
- Seek medical care right away if the following warning signs develop:
- has difficulty in breathing or chest pain
- has purple or blue discoloration of the lips
- is vomiting and unable to swallow liquids
- has signs of dehydration such as dizziness when standing, absence of urination, or in infants, a lack of tears when they cry
- has seizures
- is less responsive than normal or becomes confused
Consult your doctor if in doubt.
Medical Consultation:
- University Health Service (8:45am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday)
Tel: 2609 6439
- The nearest A&E: Prince of Wales Hospital (24 hours)
Address : 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, N.T.
Tel : 2632 2211
- Centre for Health Protection of Department of Health - Hotline: 2125 1111
(9am - 6pm, Monday to Sunday)
3 Sept 2009
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