A(H1N1) - A parent's Q&A with a doctor

Concerned with the spread of A(H1N1) and the rising number of deaths, citizen journalist Chan Lilian asked her sons' doctor about the preventive measures parents can take to ensure her college, school and kindie going children are somewhat safe.

Dr. Cheang Hon Kit, consultant paediatrician of Lam Wah Ee Hospital, Penang explained what is Influenza A and what is A(H1NI), how these two are tested, what are the symptoms parents ought to look out for, should they seek treatment immediately and how to keep children healthy so that they have stronger immunity.

Disclaimer : The video is for information purpose only and not to be substituted as professional advice. Please see your doctor for more specific answers to A(H1N1).

Some helpful websites related to H1N1:
http://h1n1.moh.gov.my/ - Ministry of Health, Malaysia

http://www.who.int/en/ - World Health Organization

http://www.cdc.gov/ - CDC

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Education

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• a(h1n1)
• h1n1
• disease
• influenza