HFMD: Parents, pre-school operators told to be more vigilant

PUTRAJAYA: With Malaysia recording a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, the Health Ministry has called on parents and pre-school operators to be more vigilant of children under their care.

As HFMD is usually spread through saliva or nasal mucus, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said parents must increase the level of personal hygiene of their little ones.