16 July 2008 - HFMD fears in Sarawak (Again)

MIRI: Hospitals and clinics in Sarawak have been told to watch out for a possible outbreak of the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the coming months.

There was a minor scare last week in Miri City when a kindergarten shut down for a few days after several children showed HFMD symptoms.

The state Disaster Relief Committee and the health and medical authorities are not taking things for granted.

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HFMD outbreaks usually follow a three-year cycle but the effect can be mitigated through cleanliness, proper hygiene and early detection.

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Seems like HFMD is recurring again! You can read previous HFMD news here.