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> The Flu Vaccine

With the recent weather changes and temperature fluctuations, we should be more mindful of our health as we approach the year-end peak flu period.

 

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be mild or lead to severe illnesses like pneumonia. The more severe cases of flu infection can even result in hospitalization or death.

 

Influenza attacks the respiratory tract, causing inflammation of the mucous membranes. It is spread through air droplets, especially through an infected person when he or she coughs, sneezes or shares food with another non-infected person.

Signs and symptoms of flu

Flu symptoms often include high fever, sore throat, coughing, headache, muscle aches, and a runny or blocked nose. These symptoms usually appear out of the blue. People who are sick with flu often experience some or all of these symptoms:

  • Fever or feeling feverish/chills
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sneezing
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue (tiredness)

Though rare, a severe case of influenza can lead to pneumonia and other complications such as bronchitis, sinusitis, ear infection, and meningitis (inflammation of the lining that covers the brain).

There are specific high risk groups that may have complications which could lead to death. Older people aged 65 and above, young children, people with weakened immune system (for example, those with HIV), or those with heart and lung diseases are more likely to develop life-threatening complications from a flu attack.

How to prevent the flu

Seek medical attention promptly upon developing flu symptoms so that appropriate medication and treatment can be given. Strenuous physical activities like running and swimming should be avoided until complete recovery.

It is advisable to stay indoors and away from others so as to minimize the transmission of the infection to others. The best way to prevent the flu is to get the flu vaccination each year, but good hygiene habits would also definitely decrease the chances of catching the flu.

Practise the following precautions and tips to keep the germs at bay:

  • Cover your mouth when you cough
  • Use disinfectants to help prevent the spread of germs
  • Wash your hands often and in the proper way to reduce the germ count
  • Wear a surgical mask if you are unwell
  • When sharing food, use a serving spoon
  • Boost your immunity by having a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle


Protect Yourself; Get Vaccinated

Check in anytime at the 24-Hour clinic at Concord International Hospital (CIH) to get vaccinated and stay flu-free for the new year!

CIH’s 24-hour clinic provides a personalized healthcare experience and offers medical services including vaccinations, acute medical consultation, screenings on chronic problems, check-ups, and radiological services.

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We refer to the Ministry of Health’s (“MOH”) press release dated 26 December 2020 ordering Concord International Hospital (“Concord Hospital”) to temporarily stop the provision of all healthcare services with effect from 19 December 2020.

Concord International Hospital place great importance on the quality of our clinical services and the safety and well-being of our patients. We will work closely with MOH, as well as our medical staff and consultants to ensure that all issues identified in MOH’s report are addressed and the requirements set out in the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act are complied with.

During this transition period, the hospital would not be accepting any patients and would be servicing and replacing our equipment as appropriate. We would inform the public again when we are ready to resume normal operations and would like to assure the public that safety and quality healthcare remain our paramount concerns and we would be rolling out new initiatives to better serve our patients.

关于卫生部于2020年12月26日发布的新闻稿,要求泰和国际医院(“泰和医院”)从2020年12月19日起暂时停止提供所有医疗服务。

泰和医院非常重视医院的临床服务质量和病人的安全与健康,我们将与卫生部、医务人员和医生紧密合作,确保解决卫生部报告中指出的所有问题,并满足卫生部的要求。我们将与卫生部、我们的医务人员和医生紧密合作,确保卫生部报告中指出的所有问题得到解决,并遵守《私立医院和医疗诊所法》的规定。

在这段过渡期內,本院将不会接受任何病人,并会适当地维修和更换我们的设施。我们将在准备好恢复正常运作时再次通知公众,并向公众保证,安全和优质的医疗服务仍然是我们最关心的问题,我们将推出新的措施,以更好地服务我们的病人。