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Taiwan CDC announces this year’s first imported H7N9 case on the 6 Feb 2017.
It was confirmed that a 69-year-old Taiwanese male who had visited Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, China and had no history of exposure to poultry and suspected cases. As the case developed symptoms in Guangdong Province, he is considered this year’s first imported H7N9 case in Taiwan.
H7N9 activity in China continues to intensify. Since October 1, 2016, a cumulative total of 261 H7N9 influenza infections have been confirmed in China, including 92 cases in Jiangsu Province, 45 cases in Zhejiang Province, 33 cases in Anhui Province, and 27 cases in Guangdong Province. Currently, Taiwan CDC has issued a travel notice of Level 2: Alert for human infections with novel influenza A viruses to Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, Anhui Province, Guangdong Province, Fujian Province, Guizhou Province, Shanghai City, Hubei Province, Hunan Province, Henan Province, Jiangxi Province, Shandong Province, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sichuan Province, Hebei Province, Beijing City, Tianjin City, Liaoning Province, and Yunnan Province, and a travel notice of Level 1: Watch for avian influenza to the other provinces and cities in China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau.
As H7N9 activity remains at its peak in China, Taiwan CDC once again urges travelers visiting affected areas to practice good personal hygiene such as washing hands with soap and water frequently and putting on a mask when coughing and take preventive measures such as avoiding direct contact with poultry and birds or their droppings/dead bodies, and consuming only thoroughly cooked poultry and eggs to ward off avian influenza infection.

Happy Chinese New Year

H7N9 News
A 62-year-old man traveling from mainland China died in Hong Kong from bird flu on Friday 6 Jan 17. The man, who visited the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou in mid-December and was hospitalized in the neighboring city of Dongguan earlier this week, died from H7N9. In mainland China, H7N9 has killed at least four people this season, with the latest death reported in the eastern province of Shandong on Thursday. At least 19 infections have been confirmed. For those travelling to mainland China especially GuangDong area to stay vigilant and stay away from live poultry as much as possible to prevent infection. Use Hand Sanitizer or Alcohol Wipes like PharmCare Hand Sanitiser or Alcohol Wipes as much as possible if come in contact with birds or poultry. Wash your hands before consuming anything, using PharmCare Antimicrobial Hand Wash which is proven to kill H7N9 virus.

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Avian Flu (Japan)
Cases of H5 virus at poultry farms have been found in Aomori and Niigata prefectures since November. The local government has taken a series of quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the strain, the first in Hokkaido. Seven other poultry farms housing a total of 192,000 chickens are located within a 10-kilometer radius of the farm where the avian flu outbreak was confirmed.

Avian Flu (South Korea)
On Sunday 18 Dec, a chicken farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, was confirmed for Avian bird flu virus after it reported the deaths of chickens and unusual movements of ducks. Quarantine authorities ordered the immediate ban on the movement of stockbreeders at poultry farms in the vicinity. The current outbreak is already worse than that in 2014, when 13.96 million fowls were put down over six months. The ministry expects the financial toll to reach 423.3 billion ($358.7 million) as the outbreak was uncontained in most of the disease-hit areas such as the Chungcheong provinces.

Travellers are advised to take all precaution to prevent infection by avoiding going to infected areas and clean your hands with Antimicrobial Hand Wash when in contact with poultry or birds. Remember Antibacterial product does not help as it kills only bacteria and not virus like Avian Flu, which products from PharmCare Bio-Shield Antimicrobial are proven to kill H5N1.

Zika (Malaysia)
The Zika virus is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, but can also be transmitted through s*x. A 67-year-old man from Petaling Jaya, Selangor is the eighth confirmed Zika infection in the country. The victim has moved from Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam and Perak between Nov 14 to 28. Therefore, travellers are advise to take precaution if you need to travel to the affected areas by wearing long sleeve shirts and pants to prevent bitten by Aedes Mosquito, or spray Mosquito Repellent like PharmCare Anti-Mosquito Repellent and Sanitizer which do not contain DEET. It is proven to repel Aedes mosquito up to 8 hours.

China reports first 2 fatalities from H7N9 bird flu this winter in the Chinese province of Anhui. Anhui has reported five cases of H7N9 avian flu since Dec. 8, the Anhui cases bring the total number of people infected with the H7N9 virus in mainland China this month to at least seven. Health authorities in Shanghai said on Wednesday a man diagnosed with the H7N9 strain was being treated there, after traveling from the neighboring province of Jiangsu and the local government in Jiangsu was looking into the origin of the infection. Hong Kong this week reported its first human bird flu infection for this season. The cases come as South Korea and Japan have ordered the killing of tens of millions of birds in the past month, fueling fears of a regional spread. Bird flu is most likely to strike in winter and spring.

Zika News
There are 145 Zika cases reported in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City alone, the municipal preventive medicine centre said on Thursday.

The cases were spotted in 23 out of the capital's 24 districts, and included at least 19 pregnant women. To date, Vietnam has detected 155 Zika cases.

Here we would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support and trust. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful Happy New Year.
Trust PharmCare to protect your family and you from bacteria, fungi and virus so that you can have a joyous holidays.

Dengue News
As of Monday (Oct 31), a total of 12,454 cases of the mosquito-borne virus have been reported since the start of 2016 - more than the 11,286 cases in the whole of last year. There have been 8 dengue deaths this year - twice the number compared to 2015. The latest victim was an 11-year-old boy who died on Aug 30. But the good news is the number of new dengue cases and affected sectors are decreasing.Therefore, public should remain vigilant and take all precaution to protect oneself, special care must be taken for the young ones which have the highest casualties.
According to the World Health Organization, the global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades, with about half of the world's population now at risk.
The paper, "Implication of vaccination against dengue for Zika outbreak," was published in Scientific Reports. The team's model (from York University's Laboratory) shows that vaccinations for dengue increase the number of people contracting Zika. It also shows that the more people in a particular population that are vaccinated against dengue, the earlier and larger the Zika outbreak. The research also found that the most effective way to minimize the unintended effect of dengue vaccinations on Zika outbreaks is through an integrated strategy that includes mosquito control.

Zika News
As of 23 Sep, there are 387 cases of Zika in Singapore, and the number of pregnant women infected have risen to 16. It is reported that other than microcephaly, a severe birth defect in which the head and brain are undersized. In adults, it can cause a rare neurological syndrome called Guillain-Barre. Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) syndrome is a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your extremities are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body. In its most severe form Guillain-Barre syndrome is a medical emergency. Most people with the condition must be hospitalized to receive treatment. There's no known cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome, but several treatments can ease symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. Most people recover from Guillain-Barre syndrome, though some may experience lingering effects from it, such as weakness, numbness or fatigue. Signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome may include:
- Prickling, "pins and needles" sensations in your fingers, toes, ankles or wrists
- Weakness in your legs that spreads to your upper body
- Unsteady walking or inability to walk or climb stairs
- Difficulty with eye or facial movements, including speaking, chewing or swallowing
- Severe pain that may feel achy or cramp-like and may be worse at night
- Difficulty with bladder control or bowel function
- Rapid heart rate
- Low or high blood pressure
- Difficulty breathing
Therefore, you are urge to the take all the necessary precaution in preventing bitten by Aedes Mosquito.

Dengue and Zika News
A total of 11,924 dengue cases have been reported in Singapore since the start of the year till today. There are a total of seven fatalities so far.The same carrier - Aedes Mosquito are responsible for the recent Zika outbreak and it has since confirmed a total of 393 cases.
How do both Dengue and Zika affects us? Take a look at the attached picture for more information.

Relating to the same carrier (Aedes Mosquito) of Zika, Dengue has reached the figure of 11,760 cases since the beginning of the year. People are loosing sight of the more dangerous virus - Dengue as compared to Zika which is dangerous to pregnant women. In just half a month of Sep, there are a total of 175 dengue cases reported. The Ministry of Health and NEA have warned that the number of dengue cases in Singapore may exceed 30,000 this year. Therefore, use our product - PharmCare Anti-Mosquito Repellent and Santizier Spray (DEET Free) which is tested against Aedes Mosquito are as effective as mosquito repellent that contains DEET (a pesticide) which is harmful to children and pregnant women in prolong usage.

A total of 12 new cases of Zika were confirmed in Singapore over the weekend brings the total number of confirmed cases to 381 as of 18 Sep 16. The new cluster that was affected is Hougang Ave 7, and out of the 381 cases, 286 of cases come from Aljunied/Sims Drive cluster. So, do take precaution for those visiting Aljunied/Sims Drive.

Turning to our neighbouring countries. Till date there are a total of 6 cases with 2 pregnant women that were infected with Zika virus in Malaysia. The cases are found in Kuala Lumpur suburb of Setapak, Miri of Sarawak, Johor Baru, Klang, Selangor, and in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
2 new cases with detected in Iloilo of The Philippines. Therefore, travellers are advised to take all necessary precautions when travelling to these places to prevent being infected by the virus. Wearing long sleeves shirts and pants help to prevent being bitten by Aedes mosquito and applying Mosquito Repellent like PharmCare (which does not contain DEET and safe for pregnant women and children) also repel Aedes mosquito up to 8 hours after application. These will protect you for the whole day if you need to go to these places. You can find our products in all major Cold Storage stores now.

As of yesterday 12 Sep 2016, there are 329 infected cases in Singapore and 8 out of them are pregnant women. The affected cluster areas are Aljunied Crescent/ Sims Drive/ Paya Lebar Way/ Kallang Way/ Circuit Road/ Geylang East Central/ Geylang East Avenue 1; Bedok North Avenue 2/ Bedok North Avenue 3/ Bedok North Street 3; Joo Seng Road; Bishan Street 12; Elite Terrace; Ubi Crescent and Jalan Raya/Circuit Road.
Tip of the Day
Same as Dengue, Zika virus is transmitted by female Aedes mosquito, note that they feed in the early hours after dawn and 2-3 hours before darkness. Therefore, try to avoid these places during these hours. If you really need to visitor pass by any of these places, do apply mosquito repellent like PharmCare to repel them. As PharmCare Anti-Mosquito Repellent does not contain DEET, it is suitable for usage by Pregnant Women and Children.

With the increase number of Zika cases, the current number of infected people stands at 215 as of 3 Sep 2016 and 2 of them are pregnant women.
The high-risk areas are Aljunied Crescent, Bedok North Avenue, Sims Drive, Paya Lebar Way and Kallang Way. Other areas of concern at this point include Khatib Camp, Sembawang Drive and places where the construction workers live, including Kranji Road, Joo Chiat Place, Senoko South Road, Toh Guan Road East and Lorong 101 Changi.
Do take necessary precaution while visiting any of these areas. Do wear long sleeves & pants and put on mosquito repellent to protect yourself and love ones from mosquito bites. Select the mosquito repellent properly as some of the repellent contain chemical that is harmful to human on prolong usage.
Choose PharmCare Mosquito Repellent as they do not contain DEET and has been proven to repel Aedes mosquito which are carriers of Dengue and Zika.
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/41-zika-cases-singapore-moh?cx_tag=morestories4utoday&cid=tg:recos:morestories4utoday:standard

41 confirmed cases of Zika in Aljunied SINGAPORE — A day after confirming the first locally transmitted case of Zika, the Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed that 40 more patients have been confirmed in the Aljunied Crescent-Sims Drive area, through the tracing of past cases. And more cases could emerge, given that the majority of Zika ca...

Situation is getting bad as Zika virus is spreading to other sectors in Singapore. The new sectors include Bedok North Avenue 3, Punggol Way, Joo Seng Road, Kallang Way and Paya Lebar Way. The number of cases have increased to 115 as of 31 Aug 16. Out of the 24 new cases, there is a pregnant woman who was infected and is currently closely monitored in the hospital. She lives in the Sims Drive/Aljunied Crescent area and claimed that she is staying with with a household member who was also diagnosed as positive for Zika.

Therefore, we urge the p***c to be more vigilant and take all the precaution in protecting yourself and your love ones. Clear all possible stagnant water in your living surrounding and wear long sleeves and pants to prevent bitten by Aedes mosquito which is the carrier for Zika virus. Spray suitable mosquito repellent to protect yourself and love ones from Aedes mosquito. Try to use DEET free mosquito repellent (e.g. PharmCare Anti-Mosquito Repellent and Sanitizer Spray which is developed to repel Aedes mosquito thus prevent being infected by Dengue or Zika Virus). DEET is known to be harmful to children and pregnant women in prolong usage.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/local-zika-cases-in/3089076.html

Local Zika cases in Singapore jump to 115; first pregnant woman diagnosed

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The number of new dengue cases in Singapore is on the rise again, with 222 cases reported in the week ending Aug 20, NEA reported. A total of 10,769 dengue cases have been reported in Singapore since the start of the year. There are now 46 active dengue clusters in Singapore – up from 43 the previous week – including 11 classified as high-risk. The biggest cluster is in the area around Tampines Ave 8, Tampines Street 81, Street 83 and Street 84.
Protect you love ones and yourself by applying Anti-Mosquito Repellent before you leave your home and select an appropriate repellent. Choose PharmCare Anti-Mosquito Repellent and Sanitizer Spray, as it does not contain DEET which is harmful to human body with prolong usage. It can be found exclusively in Cold Storage Stores. Refer to the pin post below for Outlet details. Alternatively, shop online at http://list.qoo10.sg/item/PHARMCARE-PHARMCARE-BIO-SHIELD-ANTI-MOSQUITO-REPELLENT-AND-SANITIZE-SPRAY/461000249
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/dengue-cases-rise-again/3069036.html

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Haze is heading towards Singapore, Indonesia warned, as the number of fire spots increased to 158 hot spots as of 19 Aug 2016.
Take precaution and prepare some Face Mask for your family and yourself. You are able to get some Adult or Children PharmCare Face Mask in Qoo10 : http://www.qoo10.sg/shop/AmicusAP. Install a Air Purifier in your home, bedroom or office to clear the haze particles and ensure the air is fresh and free of dust and dirt. Contact us if you are interested.

http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/indonesia-haze-warning-fires-flare

Haze is heading Singapore’s way, Indonesia warns JAKARTA — Indonesia warned on Friday (Aug 19) that haze from forest fires was floating over the Malacca Strait towards its neighbours, and that the rising number of blazes as a result of the dry weather in the coming weeks could make fire-fighting efforts more challenging. Indonesia’s disaster agenc...

As the number of Dengue cases crosses the 10,000 mark for the year, till date out of the 6 death, 5 of them were aged 60 and above.
Below are some of the area with the highest cases in Singapore.
1. Telok Kurau
2. Admiralty Drive
3. Sembawang Drive
4. Tampines Street 81, 83 & 84
5. Stratton
6. Woodlands Drive 50
7. Yishun Avenue 4

More details can be found:
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/nea-warns-of-surge-in-dengue-infections

Signs and symptoms of dengue fever most commonly include:
- Fever, as high as 106 F (41 C)
- Headaches
- Muscle, bone and joint pain
- Pain behind your eyes
You might also experience:
- Widespread rash
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rarely, minor bleeding from your gums or nose
In some cases, symptoms worsen and can become life-threatening. Blood vessels often become damaged and leaky. And the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your bloodstream drops. This can cause:
- Bleeding from your nose and mouth
- Severe abdominal pain
- Persistent vomiting
- Bleeding under the skin, which might look like bruising
- Problems with your lungs, liver and heart

Public are urge to do the 5 steps Mozzie Wipeout and apply Mosquito Repellent when going out or travelling to place that were infested with Aedes Mosquito. There are risk of being infected by Zika virus which also spread by Aedes mosquitoes. While selecting Mosquito Repellent, public is advised to chose those that does not contain DEET (which is a kind of pesticide) which can be harmful with prolong usage especially to kids. PharmCare Bio-Shield Anti-mosquito Repellent and Sanitizer not only protect you from Aedes Mosquito (Scientifically proven) up to 8 hours but also eliminate bacteria, fungi and virus up to 99.9999% with effectiveness up to 24 hours. It is a important companion when travelling or visiting area that has heavy vegetation.

NEA warns of surge in dengue infections Singapore is facing another possible surge in dengue infections as the National Environment Agency (NEA) reports rising numbers of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that spreads the disease.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Important Notice!
The impact of Hand-Foot-Mouth-Disease (HFMD) on Adults.
Who says adult will not be infected by HFMD? A mother looses her fingernails, toenails and hair after infected by HFMD. More details in the link below.
Don't let this happen to any of family members, relatives or friends, use our Antimicrobial products that are specially formulated to kill HFMD and many more bacteria, fungi and virus up to 99.9999%.

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mother-loses-hair-fingernails-in-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-horror?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&link_time=1468215447 =CS1-10

Mother loses hair, fingernails in hand, foot and mouth disease horror . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Don't take the risk. Update on Dengue cases in Singapore.
In total, 9,417 cases have been reported since the start of 2016. 247 dengue cases were reported last week, 13 more than the previous week, according to NEA. Public needs to remain vigilant to keep the cases in check. Ensure that your love ones are protected by Anti-Mosquito Repellent when they leave the house. Purchase those that do not contain any pesticide like DEET which is harmful to human body with prolong usage. Purchase your PharmCare Anti-Mosquito Repellent and Sanitizer Spray in the participating Cold Storage outlets or you can order online through Qoo10. PharmCare Anti-Mosquito repellent not only repel mosquito (like Aedes) up to 8 hours, it also sanitise your skin by protecting you from bacteria, fungi and viruses up to 99.9999%.
See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/dengue-cases-climb-247-4th-straight-week-increase .KOzSPeSY.dpuf

Dengue cases climb to 247 in 4th straight week of increase SINGAPORE - 246 dengue cases were reported last week, 13 more than the previous week, according to latest figures from the National Environment Agency (NEA).NEA added that the upward trend was a result of a steady increase of the Aedes mosquito population since April.According to The Straits Times,…

The number of new dengue cases in Singapore has risen again, with 215 cases reported in the week ending Jun 25. Nearly 9,000 dengue cases have been reported in Singapore since the start of the year. Five people have died of the disease so far. There are now 36 active dengue clusters in Singapore – up from 32 the previous week – including seven classified as high-risk. The biggest cluster is in the area around Geylang and Guillemard Road. See whether your area is classified as Dengue cluster here: http://www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=74

National Environment Agency (Map data is updated at 1am. Kindly clear your internet browser cache after each visit, in order to view the latest information.) Operationally, a dengue cluster indicates a locality with active transmission where intervention is targeted. It is formed when two or more cases have onset within 14…

Programme to Kill - Dengue
This is the inside story of the world’s most debilitating, rapidly spreading mosquito-born viral disease which is a major international public health concern, a threat to 3 billion people, and is incurable.

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Hand-Foot-Mouth-Disease (HFMD)
Weekly cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) have hit a four-year high of 1,317 cases reported last week for the week of May 8. Report from MOH, there are 15,579 cases so far this year, so far, 49 kindergartens and childcare centres have been identified as having clusters of prolonged transmission this year. Principals of Childcare Centers are encourage to be more vigilant in ensuring the cleanliness of the centers to prevent the spread of the HFMD in the event that any children has contracted virus. Parents are also encourage to educate their children to be more hygienic by washing the children hands before consuming of food or after outdoor play.
By using PharmCare products which are scientifically proven that it can eliminate bacteria, fungi and virus like HFMD, Influenza A, H7N9, etc. up to 99.9999% and remains effective up to 24 hours after application.

The 5th dengue death in Singapore early this year, has highlighted the vulnerability of senior citizens here. Study reports that Seniors are more likely than younger people to fall ill when infected with dengue, especially when they have not been infected before.
Reason is, once infected, the most important way to fight the virus and lower the risk of death is to ensure adequate hydration, said doctors. But elderly patients, who have weaker immune systems and pre-existing medical conditions like heart or kidney problems, may not be able to handle the additional water load.
Therefore, to protect the elderly while they were out strolling in the park or chatting with friends in the common area, apply a layer of PharmCare Anti-Mosquito Repellent and Sanitizer protecting them from Aedes Mosquito. Being a product that does not contain DEET (a kind of pesticide), it is safe to apply even on younger children and it will protect them up to 8 hours.
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/deaths-of-more-seniors-may-be-linked-to-effective-dengue-control

Deaths of more seniors 'may be linked' to effective dengue control The fifth dengue death in Singapore, this early in the year, has highlighted the vulnerability of senior citizens here.. Read more at straitstimes.com.