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The Health Department's Communicable Disease Control Section reported a total of 7358 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) have been recorded so far this year (21 Sep 2013). Kuching Division registered the most cases at 1737, followed by Miri (1712 cases), Sibu (1022 cases), Samarahan (550 cases), Sarikei (487 cases), Limbang (387 cases), Bintulu (369 cases), Mukah (346 cases), Kapit (309 cases), Sri Aman (222 cases), and Betong (217 cases). There were 11 903 cases during the corresponding period last year (2012).
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.
