(b) Two press conferences were held on 2
February and 8 February to provide the
public with basic information on the
disease itself, its mode of
transmission and methods of prevention.
Television,
(c) TV radio and press interviews by
appropriate officers of the Medical
Health Department have kept the public
informed of the situation and have chce
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emphasized the importance of hygiene.
An announcement of public interest on
prevention
érevention of Hepatitis A is currently
being prepared for use on television
and radio.
again
(d) Leaflets and posters have been
strategically placed at all points of
entry and exit in Hong Kong to remind
travellers of the necessary
precautions.
and
(e) The Medical & Health Department's
Central Health Education Unit has
intensified hepatitis-related health
education activities, including the
distribution of leaflets to schools,
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port health offices, clinics, étc. as
well as health talks to factories and
schools. A 24-hour telephone
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