Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) alert
Aug 10th, 2006 by Lilian
KUCHING: The presence of the human enterovirus 71 (EV71) in the “second wave” of the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak in Sarawak continues to pose a danger to the public, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said.
According to him, seven of the 11 fatal cases from whom samples had been obtained tested positive for EV71.
However, he advised the public, especially parents of young children, to remain vigilant because of the presence of EV71.
“I would like to remind families to monitor the health of their children and impose self-quarantine at home if they are ill,” he said.
“This means they should keep their children at home and not send them to school, kindergarten or public gatherings if they are not well.
“They should also seek medical advice early if their children have fever or rashes.”