30 Per Cent Decrease In HFMD Cases In September
By P Marilyn

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Health reported a 30 per cent decrease in the number of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases for the month of September, compared to August where 302 cases of HFMD were reported.

A press release by the Ministry of Health stated that from 1st to 30th September, 211 cases of HFMD were reported. Majority of the cases (87 per cent), were not severe. They were treated in the outpatient- section and patients have fully recovered.

Only 13 per cent of the total cases reported in the month of September required ward treatment.

However, even with the decline in the number of HFMD cases, the Ministry of Health advised the public to be cautious and cooperate with the ministry and other government agencies in taking measures to overcome the disease.

The Ministry of Health reminded the public to constantly maintain cleanliness and personal hygiene, such as washing hands with soap after visiting restrooms and before preparing food.

Children infected with HFMD are not to be brought to crowded places such as supermarkets, shopping complexes and swimming pools. Children suffering from HFMD symptoms should immediately be brought to hospital or to the nearest health centre. They should not be allowed to go to school as they might infect other children.

The ministry also reminded parents that children infected with HFMD should be forbidden to play with other siblings until they have recovered.

Parents and guardians were also advised to practise good personal hygiene while looking after young children. For further information on HFMD contact the Healthline at 2381967. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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