Uptick in HFMD among children in southern provinces


Southern provinces are seeing an increase in the incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) among children due to the recent hot weather and rains.

The Chan Tho City Children’s Hospital has been seeing a spike in the number of patients with the disease, not only from the city but also nearby provinces such as Soc Trang and Vinh Long.

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