Category Archive For "Health"
MERS in Hong Kong: What you need to know
News outlets in the past week have reported on two suspected cases of MERS in Hong Kong. Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was discovered in Saudi Arabia in 2012, becoming a significant concern for health authorities and systems the world over. This week, Pacific Prime Hong Kong discusses what MERS is, what these suspected cases …
Moving overseas? Here’s how to safeguard your children’s health and wellbeing
Relocating the family for a work opportunity can be an exciting but stressful time. There’s flights and housing details to organize, official documents and banking services to sort out, making sure you can find your way around when you get there, etc. Your children will also have their challenges and concerns when moving abroad. Here …
Will your insurance cover occupational health care in Hong Kong?
Sitting with poor posture at work can lead to some serious neck and back pain if left unaddressed. Whilst some companies may offer an excellent wellness program to its employees, others may leave staff to be responsible for their own occupational health care. This week, Pacific Prime Hong Kong will discuss what can cause occupational …
Pregnancy tech: A game-changer for new parents and parents-to-be?
We’ve entered a golden era of pregnancy tech, where moms and moms-to-be are increasingly turning to a whole new range of consumer gadgets and tools to empower their maternity experience. According to The Bumps Moms & Tech survey, most moms (76%) consider technology an important factor when shopping for baby products, with the majority saying …
H7N9 bird flu: Is Hong Kong at risk of an avian influenza outbreak?
Earlier this month, a 79-year-old man from Hong Kong was admitted to the hospital after being infected with H7N9 bird flu. The patient developed a high fever and cough on March 3, 2017, and later tested positive for the H7N9 strain of bird flu. This was the fifth confirmed case of imported bird flu this …
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