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There has been an increase in HFMD cases since Mar 2012. As of 18 Apr 2012, a total of 99 052 cases were reported compared to 34 709 cases for the same period in 2011.
(Via WHO Emerging Disease Surveillance - accessed 25/04/12)
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.
