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The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases as of mid-June 2015 has exceeded 14 000, nearly 50 per cent higher than during a similar period last year (2014). As of 13 Jun 2015, 14 237 HFMD cases were reported to the Ministry of Health. In comparison, 9684 cases were reported between January and 7 Jun last year (2014).
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.
