Boy critical with flu

April 21, 2012

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed a case of severe paediatric influenza-A infection, involving a seven-year-old boy. He is in critical condition.
 
He fell ill on April 16 and was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital on April 19.
 
He tested positive for influenza-A.
 
He has no recent travel history and his home contacts have no symptoms.
 
The centre urges the public to take precautionary measures against influenza.