Tag: HFMD
Hong Kong’s high HFMD activity in children prompts call for vigilance
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health reminded parents and schools anew to stay vigilant as hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) activity continues to rise among children. The agency urged schools to report any […]
266% spike in HFMD cases reported nationwide – MOH
Malaysia has seen a staggering 266% increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases so far this year with 99,601 cases compared with the 27,236 recorded during the same period last year. In a statement, the health ministry said […]
Protecting Your Child from HFM Disease – Risks and Prevention Tips
By Dr Wong Weng Keong, Consultant Paediatrician at Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC) Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common and highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects children under five but can occur in people of any […]
Health Ministry says no EV-71 in Malaysia
MALAYSIA – The country’s Health Ministry announced that the deadly enterovirus 71 (EV-71) that killed at least 52 children in Cambodia has not entered the country. Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai (see insert photo) said that there was one patient […]
EV-71 in Thailand still under control
THAILAND – Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in Thailand is under control thanks to measures put in place to prevent a virulent strain from spreading to Thailand from Cambodia, Deputy Public Health Minister Surawit Khonsomboon said yesterday. Extraordinary surveillance […]
