Hand, foot and mouth disease is amongst our children again


Rashes and blisters on the hand are the most common sign of HFMD. — Photos: Filepic

As restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic are relaxed and the public return to their pre-pandemic activities, we are seeing a worrying rise in the number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases.

HFMD is a common illness in childhood.

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