Good hygiene a big help to prevent HFMD

PETALING JAYA: Having good personal hygiene practices is important to prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among children, especially at childcare centres.

While HFMD is generally seen as a mild disease, the reopening of preschools and kindergartens as well as the relaxation of Covid-19 curbs mean that more children are susceptible to the virus, as shown from current rising figures.