Shingles can cause unbearable suffering for patients. Burning, electric shocks, cutting, and stabbing are common descriptions used by shingles sufferers, with some even saying that the pain of shingles is worse than that of cancer, which is even more [...]
The Hong Kong Government provides eligible elderly people aged 65 or over with healthcare vouchers worth up to $2,000 per person per year (Health Care Vou
Pneumococcus (also known as *Streptococcus pneumoniae*) has over 100 serotypes, of which about 30 are more virulent and can cause human infections. In Hong Kong,
Cancer is a major health issue in most developed countries, including Hong Kong. Compared with a decade ago, the number of new cancer cases has soared by more than 42%, representing a year-on-year increase of 3
Pneumococcal infections, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (or pneumococcus), can lead to pneumonia. While often causing milder conditions such as sinusitis and ear infections, they can also lead to more serious complications.
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Earlier, a four-year-old child in Hong Kong was suspected of being infected with severe Influenza A (commonly known as Type A flu). After clinical diagnosis, they were confirmed to have Influenza A complicated with encephalopathy. This news has caused concern in the community.
