Ministry: No proof spray effective against HFMD


KUALA LUMPUR: There is no proof that an anti-hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and influenza spray being sold can prevent infection, says the Health Ministry.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the product, called Thymos, meant for external use by spraying on cloth, surfaces, toys and masks, is made from activated minerals.

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