Health Declaration and Checking Body Temperature

• ALL newly admitted hostel resident students and those returning from trips outside of Hong Kong ARE REQUIRED to fill in a Health Declaration and check body temperature upon check-in to student hostels.   
• Thermometers can be obtained at the front desk of student hostels for checking body temperature. Methods to take oral temperature are shown on the Powerpoint File on Taking Body Temperature.
• Any student who has a fever or is sick otherwise should seek medical attention.

Precautionary Measures

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze and before you eat.
• Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
• Avoid touching mouth, nose or eyes.
• Maintain good indoor ventilation.
• Keep the hostel room clean.
• Put on a face mask if you have runny nose, cough or sore throat.
• Avoid going to crowded or poorly-ventilated places.
• Do not share towels or personal items.
• Use serving spoons or chopsticks.

If fever of over 38C and/or respiratory symptoms develop:

• Wear a mask and seek medical attention promptly.
• Do not attend classes or participate in mass activities.
• Stay home until recovery as far as possible.
• If you are confirmed with human swine flu (influenza A H1N1), please inform UHS at 2609-6006 or email to pauline-kan@cuhk.edu.hk.

If you develop fever and/or upper respiratory symptoms within 7 days after travel:

• Put on a mask and seek medical attention promptly. Tell your doctor about your travel history.

If you have been in close contact with a confirmed patient of human swine flu (influenza A H1N1):

• Put on a mask for 7 days, check and record own body temperature twice a day.
• If feeling unwell or having fever, respiratory symptoms or diarrhea, seek medical attention promptly.

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 PWH)
  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