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    HFMD is a viral illness which usually attacks young children. It is usually mild but occasionally can lead to severe illness affecting the heart or brain and may then result in death. HFMD blisters and rashes over hands, feet and sometimes over the buttocks, knees and elbows. Painful mouth ulcers.

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    HFMD is a viral illness which usually attacks young children. It is usually mild but occasionally can lead to severe illness affecting the heart or brain and may then result in death. HFMD blisters and rashes over hands, feet and sometimes over the buttocks, knees and elbows. Painful mouth ulcers.

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    Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD)

    A Guide for School Teachers and Matrons.


    By Sarawak State Health Department

    What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)?

    ƒ HFMD is a viral illness which usually attacks young children.


    ƒ It is usually mild but occasionally can lead to severe illness affecting the heart or
    brain and may then result in death.
    ƒ Adults can be affected too but they almost invariably never become seriously ill.

    What are the signs and symptoms?

    ƒ Fever (temperature over 37.2oC).


    ƒ Rashes/blisters over hands, feet and sometimes over the buttocks, knees and
    elbows.
    ƒ Blisters in the mouth.
    ƒ Painful mouth ulcers.

    How can I prevent the spread of HFMD in schools?

    ƒ Check for presence of HFMD blisters and rashes in hand, soles, mouth before
    classes everyday
    ƒ Inform the child’s parents immediately if child has HFMD
    o Inform parents to bring child to see a doctor and don’t bring child back to
    school until the child has recovered.
    ƒ Inform the nearest HFMD operation rooms
    o Please refer to the contact telephone numbers below.
    ƒ Advise children to practise good personal hygiene :

    o Wash hands with soap and clean water after using the toilet, after
    playing and before eating.
    o Cover the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
    o Maintain cleanliness of school and surroundings.
    o Disinfect toilets and bathrooms using a diluted solution of chlorine-
    containing bleach (10% concentration) at least twice a day.
    o Wipe surfaces of tables, chairs and floors daily to ensure non
    contamination.
    Instructions to school’s food handlers

    o Wash hands with soap and clean water after using the toilet, before preparing
    food.
    o Cover the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
    o Maintain cleanliness of the canteen/ mess and its surroundings.
    o Clean surroundings in the canteen/mess using a diluted solution of chlorine-
    containing bleach (10% solution) at least twice a day.
    o Wipe surfaces of tables, chairs and floors daily to ensure non contamination.

    If the child already had HFMD before, is he/she protected?

    ƒ Any child /adult can have a second infection.

    Why is this so?

    ƒ This is because the second infection maybe caused by a different virus

    Telephone Contact Numbers

    District Tel. Number District Tel. Number


    JKN Sarawak +6 082 246350 Sibu +6 084 345862
    Kuching +6 082 250037 Kanowit +6 084 752333
    Bau +6 082 763116 Mukah +6 084 873302
    Lundu +6 082 735311 Dalat +6 084 863618
    Samarahan +6 082 673626 Matu +6 084 823744
    Serian +6 082 874311 Daro +6 084 823744
    Simunjan +6 082 803612 Kapit +6 084 796477
    Sri Aman +6 083 322176 Song +6 084 777634
    Lubok Antu +6 083 584105 Belaga +6 086 461545
    Betong +6 083 472116 Bintulu +6 086 315235
    Saratok +6 083 437379 Tatau +6 086 584619
    Sarikei +6 084 656077 Miri +6 085 439854
    Julau +6 084 734067 Marudi +6 085 755511
    Pakan +6 084 717225 Limbang +6 085 211046
    Meradong +6 084 693333 Lawas +6 085 283781

    For more information visit http://www.sarawak.health.gov.my

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