IPOH: Forty-six students in Ipoh have been diagnosed with influenza-like illness (ILI) following an Influenza A cluster detected at a boarding school.
Perak human resources, health, Indian community affairs and national integration committee chairman A. Sivanesan said the cases were identified after health officials screened and assessed 61 students with symptoms up to Sept 14.
14 others were found to have upper respiratory tract infections, and one had conjunctivitis.
"As of Tuesday (Sept 15), all students who had been assessed were reported to be in stable condition.
“The Perak State Health Department will continue to monitor the situation, including new cases and laboratory test results, and strengthen control and prevention measures if necessary,” he said in a statement.
According to Sivanesan, the school initially brought 57 symptomatic students to a nearby health clinic on Monday (Sept 14), with the figure rising to 61 on Tuesday.
He added that all affected students were reported to be in stable condition and advised parents and guardians to ensure that symptomatic children do not attend school until they recover.
"Parents are also encouraged to seek health examinations for their children if symptoms persist or worsen, and to consider influenza vaccination through health facilities that provide the service," he said. – Bernama
