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MOH’s Influenza Update
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has been in contact with the public health authorities in Hong Kong, and has been informed that Hong Kong is in the middle of the peak flu season which started in mid-February and is expected to last at least till March/April.
MOH's ongoing influenza surveillance in Singapore shows that the number of attendances at emergency departments and hospital admissions for acute respiratory infections and pneumonia have not risen. The percentage of influenza viruses isolated from patients with flu-like illnesses has also not risen and has remained low.
Read MOH's press release to find out how the influenza situation is like in Singapore, what advice MOH has for Singaporeans.
Infectious Disease Education
With the increasing worldwide incidence of avian or bird flu, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) conducts regular national campaigns on Infectious Disease Education for all residents in Singapore. The campaign aims to promote good personal hygiene and socially responsible behaviour so as to protect against infectious diseases, such as the flu and common cold.
Visit the HPB website to find out how you can stay flu free.
Powdered Eggs, an Egg-cellent Alternative during Crisis
Many Singaporeans were affected during the sudden suspension on the import of poultry and eggs from Malaysia in August 2004 due to bird flu. Although egg importers attempted to import eggs from further afield to make up for the shortages, there were just not enough eggs to supply to everyone.
While most people would have long forgotten about the crisis, with bird flu endemic in this region, there is always a possibility that a similar supply crisis could occur again, and consumers and industry users may have to turn to egg substitutes like powdered and liquid eggs.
In this article, AVA provides an insight into what they have done to promote the use of egg substitutes, to prepare Singaporeans to better manage the possible scenario of a shortage of eggs again. >> Read Article
AVA's Collaboration Programme for Bird Flu Control in Kepri
The H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza or Bird Flu continues to be a problem in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. Indonesia has reported the highest number of human deaths due to Bird Flu in the world.
Kepri (or the Riau Islands) has reported Bird Flu outbreaks since late 2005. Given our close proximity and linkages with Kepri, any uncontrolled outbreaks there could potentially affect Singapore.
In this article, we find out how AVA is working together with authorities in Kepri to help keep Bird Flu in check. >> Read Article
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