The recent outbreak of Influenza A(H1N1) (also known a "Human Swine Influenza") is spreading rapidly worldwide, with the possibility of developing into a new pandemic that threatens the health of the world population.
Despite the successful containment of its first confirmed infection case from developing into a community outbreak, the threat posed by Influenza A(H1N1) to Hong Kong is nevertheless on the rise. The fight against this new disease will be a long one that requires continuous vigilance and effort.
To increase the understanding of this infection and its preventive measures by the public, the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine has launched a website entitled "Influenza A(H1N1) InfoDesk" (甲型H1N1流感資訊站) at
http://www.hku.hk/facmed/h1n1
In addition to basic information on Influenza A(H1N1), including its etiology, epidemiology, clinical aspects, and preventive measures, the website also carries updated information on the latest developments and statistics of the disease.
