7yo Johor Girl Passes Away From Suspected Influenza Despite Testing Negative For Influenza A

Many people may already know that Influenza A is a pretty severe disease that can land you in hospital for days, if not weeks. The symptoms can be difficult to endure and the disease itself is also highly contagious. But what many didn’t know is that Influenza A, if not treated properly, can claim the...

231 Cases Of Influenza A Reported In Selangor As Numbers Continue To Rise

As the days go on, cases of Influenza A only seem to be on the rise. Many states have already reported numerous cases of the disease, where victims have typically been schoolchildren, as they are most prone to falling ill. But nobody could have anticipated for just how widespread the disease has gotten in Malaysia. Source:...

12yo M’sian Boy Dies of Influenza After Doctor Dismissed High Temperature As Common Fever

A 12-year-old disabled boy suspected to be infected with Influenza A died yesterday night (12th January). Sinar Harian reported that he had been suffering from a fever since Friday (10th January). According to his mother, Nek Mudzlifah Abdul Kahar, 48, her son developed a fever and was brought to the clinic last Friday night. Source: Sinar Harian The doctor said...

H1N1 Outbreak Among Perak Students Causes School To Temporarily Close Down

The Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak in Malaysia is getting a little scary considering a school in Teluk Intan, Perak has been forced to temporarily shut down in fear that their 550 students may get infected after 8 students in the school were tested positive with H1N1. As according to The Star, Perak Education Committee chairman, Dr Abdul...