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CHP urges schoolchildren to promptly receive seasonal influenza vaccination as severe paediatric influenza infection case was recorded over two consecutive days******************************************************************************************     Following yesterday's (October 20) announcement of a case of severe paediatric influenza A infection, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (October 21) recorded another severe case. The CHP reiterated its appeal to schools and parents to arrange for schoolchildren to receive free seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV), as it is one of the most effective ways to prevent seasonal influenza and its complications. Vaccination also reduces the risk of serious illness or death from infection.The case involves a 2-year-old girl with underlying illness. She has developed a fever, cough and shortness of breath since October 10. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Princess Margaret Hospital on October 16 and was admitted for...