If any staff or student is confirmed with Human Swine Flu (Influenza A H1N1), please inform UHS at 2609-6006 or email to pauline-kan@cuhk.edu.hk.

Please pay attention to the following:

• Put on a face mask.
• Follow doctor’s prescription and advice.
• Stay home, in a separate room if possible.
• Do not go to work or school, and avoid having contact with others until your illness is over.
• Step up personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment. Clean all furniture, floors, toilets, hand basins, door knobs, light switches, etc with a diluted household bleach solution. Rinse with clean water and then wipe dry. Use a 1 in 49 diluted household bleach (i.e. mixing 1 part of 5.25% household bleach with 49 parts of water) daily. For metallic surfaces, use a 70% alcohol solution for cleaning. Pay attention to proper functioning and cleanliness of toilets and drains.
• Watch out for warning signs that might call for urgent medical attention:
  • 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

• List of Designated Flu Clinics of the Hospital Authority
  The nearest Designated Flu Clinic: Yuen Chau Kok Clinic (9am - 5pm, Monday to Sunday)
  Address : G/F, 29 Chap Wai Kon Street, Shatin, N.T. (Near Prince of Wales Hospital)
  Tel : 2647 3383

• 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