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Tag: Centre for Health Protection

Posted inChina, Hong Kong

Health advisory on consumption of mahogany seeds

by Asia Times staff February 27, 2019February 18, 2020

The Center for Health Protection in Hong Kong has appealed to the public to be cautious of the potential risk of adverse effects on the liver arising from the consumption of mahogany seeds, commonly known as sky fruit seeds. The health center said they are investigating 30 suspected cases of hepatotoxicity since 2014, including 15 […]

Posted inChina, Hong Kong

Child caretakers urged to get flu vaccinations

by Asia Times staff January 30, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inChina, Hong Kong

All HK kindergartens told to close early to curb influenza

by Asia Times staff January 24, 2019February 18, 2020
A pupil gets the seasonal influenza vaccination. Photo: HK Government
Posted inUncategorized

Govt urges flu vaccine for kids, the elderly and vulnerable

by Asia Times staff January 3, 2019February 18, 2020
A couple and their maid picked some wild mushrooms from Laguna Park and suffered food poisoning after consuming them. Photo: WikiMedia
Posted inChina, Hong Kong

Couple, maid ‘poisoned’ after eating roadside mushrooms

by Asia Times staff June 13, 2018February 18, 2020
Maids who look after children and the elderly need to get a measles vaccination, a report has said. Photo: Handout
Posted inAT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Northeast Asia, Philippines, World

Measles vaccinations recommended for maids in HK

by Asia Times staff June 12, 2018February 18, 2020
Chungking Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
Inset: whitening cream  with excessive mercury. Photo: Google Maps, Hong Kong Government
Posted inAT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Philippines

Warning issued on facial cream with excessive mercury

by Asia Times staff February 15, 2018February 18, 2020
There has been an increase in scarlet fever cases this year. Photo: Hong Kong Government
Posted inChina, Hong Kong

Hong Kong health authority issues warning on scarlet fever

by Asia Times staff December 12, 2017February 18, 2020
Hung Hom Station in Kowloon. Photo: Google Maps, MTR
Posted inChina, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Middle East

Suspected MERS cases from Guangzhou test negative

by Asia Times staff August 11, 2017February 18, 2020

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