2022-12-27 00:00
The Department of Health's Centre for Health Protection has stated that laboratory monitoring has recently found an increase in cases testing positive for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in respiratory samples. The Centre urges the public to be vigilant and prevent respiratory illnesses, and has written to all schools across Hong Kong calling for increased awareness.
RSV is most dangerous for the young and the elderly, with four groups of people being at particularly high risk. Infection can lead to serious complications. Here, paediatric specialist Dr. Lam Ka-yi answers your questions about this virus and provides effective prevention methods.
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Also featured: other related research guidelines
In addition to taking the above advice from Dr. Lam Ka-yi, one may also refer to guidelines from other relevant research, understand more about the transmissibility of respiratory syncytial virus, and enhance awareness regarding its prevention.
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