HFMD Infographic

HFMD Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease What is HFMD? What causes HFMD? HEMD is a common infectious disease Commonly caused by Enterovirus group that mainly affects children below including Coxsackie Virus A16 5 years old, however adults and and Enterovirus-71 (EV71) youths are vulnerable too How does it spread to another person? Airborne through coughing or sneezing (saliva, sputum or nasal mucus) From person Contact with Contact to person by with faeces contaminated objects and surfaces direct contact (e.g. blister fluid) Symptoms of HFMD Painful and red, blister-like sores in the mouth Rashes with red spots and sometimes blister on the palms, foot, buttocks and genital areas 38°c Lack of energy Fever and Vomit sore throat How to Protect Yourself from HFMD Practise good Dry your hạnds after Sanitise your hands regularly hand washing habits washing Avoid crowded Cover your mouth and nose when Stay at home if you are feeling unwell places cough or sneeze Clean and Avoid touching your face with unwashed Eat nutritious sanitise common and healthy areas and food hands surfaces Initial Initial.com.my 1300 882 388 © 2018 Rentokil Initial (M) Sdn Bhd (12889-M) and subject to the conditions in the Legal Statement.