The ashes of Taiwanese actress Barbie “Big S” Hsu Shi-yuan have been sent back to the self-ruled island after she died of pneumonia during a trip in Japan, with her family saying there will not be a memorial ceremony for the star. Taiwanese media reported on Wednesday that Hsu’s husband, Koo Jun-yup, was seen outside…
Hong Kong can expect a spike in flu cases as students and residents return from holiday, a government health expert has warned, adding that the influenza season may last until April. Dr Edwin Tsui Lok-kin, controller of the Centre for Health Protection, issued the warning on Wednesday following a surge in vaccine inquiries and bookings,…
Chronically ill patients should consider delaying any planned trips to countries battling flu surges, Hong Kong medical experts have warned, while also urging travellers to keep a record of local emergency numbers and buy insurance ahead of their departure. The warning came after the family of 48-year-old Taiwanese actress Barbie “Big S” Hsu Shi-yuan revealed…
Hong Kong clinics have received a surge in inquiries and bookings for influenza jabs following the death of popular Taiwanese actress Barbie “Big S” Hsu Shi-yuan, who died from flu-triggered pneumonia. Hsu’s death, which was publicly revealed on Monday and happened while she was travelling in Japan with her family, not only sent shock waves…
Last Updated:December 02, 2024, 09:46 IST Influenza prevention is a shared responsibility. People have to make a lot of effort to avoid the flu. Influenza, often mistaken for a common cold, is a far more serious global health concern than perceived. Each year, the virus affects an estimated one billion people globally, leading to 290,000…
With the coronavirus pandemic fading from public memory, attention has shifted to protection against seasonal influenza. The virus threat is very real, whether it be Covid-19 or flu, so vaccinations are always advisable. The fact that infants in robust health may still develop severe complications from Covid infections should prompt parents and children to come…
Hong Kong’s winter flu season may start as early as December and have twin peaks driven by different strains, similar to a phenomenon that happened during the previous one earlier this year, a top infectious disease expert has warned. Professor Ivan Hung Fan-ngai, chair professor of infectious diseases at the University of Hong Kong, said…
Every parent knows that cold and flu season is nothing to sneeze at. Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and mom of four, has the perfect solution to the fall and winter blues — a sick box filled with fever medicine, vomit bags, a digital thermometer, a pulse oximeter, allergy medication, electrolyte powder, throat pops…