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Since Jan 2012, Singapore has recorded 3457 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, which represents an increase compared to the number of cases in 2011 (1383). The number of cases of children with hand, foot and mouth disease in Singapore was 815 for the week ending 18 Feb 2012.
(Via AsiaOne News - accessed 29/02/12)
Advice for Travellers
HFMD is a common viral illness which spreads rapidly among children in particular; outbreaks most often occur in children's nurseries and daycare centres. Transmission is via direct contact with nose and throat secretions and faeces if an infected individual and by aerosol droplet spread. Contact with infected children should be limited and crowded situations avoided; personal hygiene and handwashing is paramount in reducing transmission of the virus.
