Hand, foot and mouth disease - DOs and DON'Ts

There is always the first time and as mothers, we may be at a loss. Hereby providing some of the things to be done if your children contracted HFMD.

• Keep him away from all public places including schools, restaurants, playgrounds, shopping centres and public transport.
• Look out for signs and symptoms in other family members, both children and the adults.
• Keep his toys, books, eating utensils, towels and clothes separate from others.
• Inform the school as soon as possible. This allows the school to monitor other children closely and take additional precautions to prevent the spread of HFMD.
• Keep him at home until all the blisters have dried up and he has fully recovered, after the expiry of the medical certificate (MC) given by the family doctor.
• Follow good hygiene practices, including frequent hand washing, cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

For more information on HFMD, please visit Health Promotion Board website.