KUALA LUMPUR, May 19There is a need to raise the awareness of the Head, Foot and Mouth Disease among parents to ensure the number of cases does not escalate, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
“First, we need to increase awareness among parents on what the disease actually looks like, especially to look for early signs“A lot of cases are in daycares or kindergartens because kids like to put their hands in their mouths, and we know that is how the disease spreads. So we need to educate parents on what HFMD is, how it is spread and what are the steps to take when you feel there are early signs,” he said to reporters in a press conference today.
Khairy added that owners of childcare centres also have a responsibility to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene level of their premises. He said that the MySejahtera application also has a function to track other diseases other than Covid-19, such as HFMD, to help parents make informed decisions on if it is safe to send their kids to school, adding that the district health clinics would also inform local residents of an outbreak in their area.
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