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Of the some 290 students in the kindergarten, about 50 students had yet to come forward for screening and examinations. Parents are again urged to contact the South Kwai Chung Chest Clinic for assistance (Tel no. 2419 1721).
The Department of Health had organised talks for the school and parents to update them on progress of the investigation and clarify matters relating to the disease.
At the same time, the Department would continue to monitor the situation in the next three months and take chest X-ray examinations again for children that required follow-up.
To tackle the TB problem effectively, Dr Tam advised the public:
to take children for BCG vaccination if they have not been vaccinated before
to consult doctors promptly if they have symptoms suspicious of TB, like cough over three to four weeks, blood in sputum, loss of weight, fever and night sweating
to ensure good indoor ventilation
to maintain good bodily resistance by leading a healthy life-style, including balanced diet, adequate rest and avoiding overwork and stress
At present, there are 17 Chest Clinics under the Department of Health which provide chest X-ray examinations and free medical treatment to TB patients throughout the territory.
General information on TB are also available by calling the Department's Central Health Education Hotline on Tel. no. 2833 0111.
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