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Many children in Hai Duong have hand, foot and mouth disease.

DAWN April 2, 2024 17:43

In the first 3 months of this year, the number of children with hand, foot and mouth disease in Hai Duong increased sharply compared to the same period last year. At Thanh Xa Kindergarten (Thanh Ha), a cluster of cases with 4 patients appeared.

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Thanh Xa Kindergarten (Thanh Ha) strengthens sanitation and disinfection to limit the spread and development of infectious pathogens that affect children's health (photo provided by the school)

According to the provincial Center for Disease Control, in the first 3 months of this year, Hai Duong recorded 40 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, an increase of 39 cases compared to the same period in 2023. A cluster of cases appeared in the province at Thanh Xa Kindergarten from March 22, the latest case appeared on March 27.

On the afternoon of April 2, the leaders of Thanh Xa Kindergarten said that 4 children with hand, foot and mouth disease were all detected, treated and isolated at home. Up to now, all 4 children are healthy and have returned to school. The school has increased sanitation and disinfection of the campus, classrooms, and school supplies. It has also raised awareness among parents about preventing infectious diseases for their children, especially during the changing seasons like now.

The weather is changing seasons, the resistance of young children is reduced, which is one of the main reasons why many children get infectious diseases, including hand, foot and mouth disease.

Over the past week, on average, Hai Duong Children's Hospital has received about 200 children a day for examination and treatment of hand, foot and mouth disease, chickenpox, influenza B and respiratory diseases. Hospital doctors said that the number of patients hospitalized for these diseases is increasing compared to 2-3 weeks ago.

Doctors recommend that during the current hot and changing weather, parents need to pay attention to comprehensive care for their children and improve their nutrition. Clean the house every day, wash children's hands and feet with soap, and clean utensils and toys. Limit children's exposure to crowded places and avoid contact with sick people. When children's health shows unusual signs, they should be taken immediately to the nearest medical facility for timely and effective examination and treatment.

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Many children in Hai Duong have hand, foot and mouth disease.