HFMD: Nursery, kindergarten operators urged to conduct screenings at entrances

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya Health Department recommends that nursery and kindergarten operators and babysitters conduct screenings at the entrance to ensure that only children without symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) are allowed to enter the premises and interact with other children.

Federal Territory Health director Dr Nor Aishah Abu Bakar said HFMD symptoms include ulcers in the mouth and rashes or blisters on the hands and feet.