Students washing their hands before entering a tuition centre in Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
ALTHOUGH the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) has declined, medical professionals are urging parents to be vigilant as the virus remains prevalent within the community.
Family medicine specialist Dr Mastura Mohd Sopian said parents should look for signs such as fever, mouth ulcers or a rash before sending their children to school.
