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The Health Ministry has reported a total of 2919 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the capital, Kuala Lumpur so far this year (2011). Most cases were recorded in five states - Sarawak with 914 cases, Selangor (513 cases), Johor (300 cases), Perlis (300 cases) and Pulau Pinang (263 cases).
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.
