[新聞公告] 衛生署今日(二月十三日)呼籲計劃於農曆新年期間打算外遊的市民,慎防呼吸道疾病和登革熱。 衛生署發言人表示:「為防止外遊時感染呼吸道疾病例如季節性流感、甲型禽流感(H7N9)和中東呼吸綜合症,時刻保持良好個人和環境生是很重要的。」 「與此同時,我們亦呼籲市民在外遊時,特別是到訪東南亞地區,需保持警覺預防登革熱。」 發言人補充:「生署港口生處已向旅遊業界發信,藉以提醒於農曆新年期間外遊的市民採取適當措施,保障自身健康。」 季節性流感 ----- 由於多個地區正值流感季節,發言人呼籲所有外遊人士應保持警覺,並採取下列預防措施: * 接種季節性流感疫苗,保障個人健康; * 雙手一旦染污,應使用液和清水以正確方法洗手; * 當雙手沒有明顯污垢時,用含70%至80%的酒精搓手液潔淨雙手; * 勤潔手,特別在觸摸口、鼻或眼之前,或觸摸扶手或門把等公共設施後; * 打噴嚏或咳嗽時應掩口鼻,其後應徹底洗手; * 將染污的紙巾棄置於有蓋垃圾箱內; * 如出現呼吸道感染病徵,應佩戴口罩; * 保持室內空氣流通; * 在流感流行期間,避免前往人多擠逼或空氣流通欠佳的公眾地方;高危人士在這些地方逗留時可考慮佩戴外科口罩;及 * 保持均衡飲食、恆常運動及充足休息,不要吸煙和避免過大的生活壓力。 甲型禽流感(H7N9) --------- 鑑於本港入冬後確診兩宗人類感染甲型禽流感(H7N9)輸入個案,以及內地多個省市近日錄得多宗個案,預期禽流感病毒於冬季將會高度活躍。 市民應繼續保持警覺,除了預防季節性流感措施外,亦採取以下措施,預防禽流感: * 不應到訪活禽市場和農場,避免接觸家禽、雀鳥或其糞便; * 一旦接觸,應以肥皂徹底洗手; * 避免到可能屠宰活禽的地區,或接觸可能被家禽或其他動物糞便污染的地方; * 禽鳥及雞蛋應徹底煮熟方可進食; * 避免到人多擠迫的地方,避免接觸發燒病人;及 * 凡有呼吸道病徵,或需照顧發燒病人的人士,均應佩戴口罩。 中東呼吸綜合症 ------- 近日多國出現中東呼吸綜合症個案,外遊人士如到訪這些國家,應保持警覺,採取以下措施預防中東呼吸綜合症: * 避免到訪農場、農莊或有駱駝的市場; * 旅程中避免接觸動物(特別是駱駝)、雀鳥、家禽或病人; * 一旦到訪農場或農莊,接觸動物前後均應經常洗手; * 不應飲用或食用未經處理或未經煮熟的動物產品(包括鮮奶和肉類),或可能被動物分泌物、排泄物(例如尿液)或產品染污的食物,除非已經煮熟、洗淨或妥為去皮; * 若感到不適,應立即求醫; * 避免到中東呼吸綜合症病人入住的醫療機構; * 觸摸眼、鼻及口前,打噴嚏、咳嗽或清潔鼻子後均應洗手;及 * 進食或處理食物前、如廁後洗手。 登革熱 --- 登革熱在大部分東南亞國家包括新加坡、馬來西亞、印尼、老撾、泰國、柬埔寨、越南和菲律賓皆屬風土病,市民全年任何時候前往這些地區時均應小心防蚊,並採取以下措施預防登革熱︰ * 穿寬鬆、淺色的長袖衫及長褲; * 在外露的皮膚及衣服上塗上含避蚊胺成分的驅蚊劑;及 * 當室內無空氣調節時,要用隔蚊簾或蚊帳。 發言人補充:「任何人士在返港後如有身體不適,必須盡快就醫,並告訴醫生你的旅遊地點,這有助及早診斷及治療。」 市民可參閱生署旅遊健康服務網頁(www.travelhealth.gov.hk/tc_chi/popup/popup.html),以取得更多資料及旅遊建議。 完 2015年2月13日(星期五) 香港時間19時16分 DH urges travellers to take precautions against respiratory illnesses and Dengue Fever during Lunar New Year
************************************************************ The Department of Health (DH) today (February 13) urged members of the public who are planning to travel outside Hong Kong during the coming Lunar New Year holidays to take precautions against respiratory illnesses and Dengue Fever (DF). A spokesman for the DH said, "It is important to maintain good personal and environmental hygiene at all times in order to prevent from respiratory diseases, such as seasonal influenza, avian influenza A (H7N9) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) when travelling. "Also, we call on the public to stay vigilant against DF while they travel, especially to places within southeast Asia. "The Port Health Office of DH has issued a letter to the travel industry in order to remind travellers from Hong Kong to adopt measures to protect their own health during the coming Lunar New Year holidays," the spokesman added. Seasonal Influenza ------------------ As the influenza season is ongoing in many areas, the spokesman appealed to all travellers to remain vigilant and take heed of the following preventive measures: * Receive seasonal influenza vaccination for personal protection; * Wash hands with liquid soap and water properly whenever possibly contaminated; * When hands are not visibly soiled, clean them with 70 to 80 per cent alcohol-based handrub; * Wash or clean hands frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, or after touching public installations such as handrails or door knobs; * Cover the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, and wash hands thoroughly afterwards; * Dispose of soiled tissue paper properly in a lidded rubbish bin; * Put on a surgical mask when respiratory symptoms develop; * Maintain good indoor ventilation; * When influenza is prevalent, avoid going to crowded or poorly ventilated public places; high-risk individuals may consider putting on surgical masks when staying in such places; and * Maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, take adequate rest, do not smoke and avoid overstress. Avian Influenza A (H7N9) ------------------------ In view of the two imported human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) confirmed in Hong Kong in this winter and multiple cases reported in various provinces and municipalities in the mainland recently, the activity of avian influenza virus is expected to be high in the winter season. The public should remain vigilant and take heed, besides of the above advice against seasonal influenza, of the advice against avian influenza below: * Do not visit live poultry markets and farms. Avoid contact with poultry, birds or their droppings; * If contact has been made, thoroughly wash hands with soap; * Avoid entering areas where poultry may be slaughtered and contact with surfaces which might be contaminated by droppings of poultry or other animals; * Poultry and eggs should be thoroughly cooked before eating; * Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and * Wear masks when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) --------------------------------------- Recently, there were cases of MERS reported in a number of countries. When travelling to those affected areas, the public should remain vigilant and take heed of the advice against MERS below: * Avoid going to farms, barns, or markets with camels; * Avoid contact with animals (especially camels), birds, poultry or sick people during travel; * Wash hands regularly before and after touching animals in case of visits to farms or barns; * Do not consume raw or undercooked animal products, including milk and meat, or foods which may be contaminated by animal secretions, excretions (such as urine) or products, unless they have been properly cooked, washed or peeled; * Seek medical consultation immediately if feeling unwell; * Avoid visits to health-care settings with MERS patients; * Wash hands before touching the eyes, nose and mouth, and after sneezing, coughing or cleaning the nose; and * Wash hands before eating or handling food, and after using the toilet. Dengue Fever (DF) ----------------- Dengue fever is an endemic disease in most Southeast Asian countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Travellers are advised to protect themselves against mosquitoes all year round and take the following preventive measures against DF: * Wear loose, light-coloured, long-sleeved tops and trousers; * Use DEET-containing insect repellent on exposed parts of the body and clothing; and * Use mosquito screens or nets in rooms that are not air-conditioned. "Anyone feeling unwell after returning from a trip should seek medical advice as soon as possible and provide travel details to their doctor as this may facilitate early diagnosis and treatment," the spokesman added. The public may visit the DH's Travel Health Service (www.travelhealth.gov.hk/english/popup/popup.html) for more information and health advice. Ends/Friday, February 13, 2015 Issued at HKT 19:15
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