I hope parents are extra-vigilant on their children and ownself cleanliness - that's the only way to prevent the spread of this disease. I'm definitely would not be bringing the kids to the shopping complex and public areas this time - although it's tempting to have family outing together.
Hate it when the kids are sick... Everything turn up-side-down.
Tuesday October 7, 2008 MYT 6:50:27 PM
Sarawak on high alert for HFMD
By SHARON LING
KUCHING: Sarawak is on high alert for hand foot and mouth disease following the detection of the EV71 virus sometime in the middle of the year.
The EV71 virus causes a more severe form of the disease.
Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said the situation was currently under control and steps were being taken to prevent an outbreak.
A total of 5,686 cases have been reported in Sarawak this year as of Oct 4, compared with 6,286 in the same period last year.
On Sept 30, a four-year-old in Sibu died from suspected HFMD. In view of the death, Dr Chan urged parents to bring their children to hospital immediately if they noticed signs of the disease.
These include high fever for more than two days, repeated vomiting, poor appetite, dehydration and lethargy.
“When we are on high alert for EV71, these danger signs must be watched for very carefully because early treatment can save the child’s life,” he told a press conference at his office here on Tuesday.
He also advised parents and child carers to practise good hygiene at all times as this was the most effective way of disrupting the spread of the disease.
“Don’t think that this is only a children’s disease, or that only children can pass it to other children. Adults who come into contact with infected children can pass the virus to others.
“So adults themselves must practise good hygiene, such as washing their hands before handling children,” he said.
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