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As of 11 May 2012, the hand, foot and mouth disease continues to spread in Vietnam with 39 690 cases and 20 deaths since Jan 2012. By the end of Apr 2012, 17 provinces reported an increase in cases. Cases have been reported from all 63 provinces. In the past month, for the first time Northern provinces (particularly Hai Pong and Lao Cai) reported the highest number of new cases.
(Via Reliefweb - accessed 16/05/12)
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.
