Ho Chi Minh City records an additional 423 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease.

(Social Affairs) - According to the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC), the number of hand, foot, and mouth disease cases in the city last week was 423, a 2.5-fold increase compared to the average of the previous four weeks.

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On the evening of June 18th, information from the HCDC indicated that in week 23, the entire city recorded 423 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, an increase of 142.4% compared to the average of the previous four weeks (175 cases).

Specifically, the number of cases increased in both inpatient and outpatient cases compared to the average of the previous four weeks. The cumulative number of cases up to week 23 was 2,407, a decrease compared to the same period in 2022 (5,174 cases).

Over the past week, most districts and counties recorded an increase in the number of cases compared to the average of the previous four weeks (19 out of 22 districts and counties), except for District 1 and District 3, which had no change in the number of cases compared to the average of the previous four weeks, and District 10, which had a decrease in the number of cases compared to the average of the previous four weeks.

When parents notice any suspicious signs of illness in their children, they should promptly take them to medical facilities for examination, consultation, and timely treatment.

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To prevent and control hand, foot, and mouth disease, the HCDC (Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control) organized a training course on hand, foot, and mouth disease prevention and control for district and county health centers, Thu Duc City, and health stations in the area, covering knowledge about monitoring and preventing hand, foot, and mouth disease in the community, early detection, and home care for children with hand, foot, and mouth disease.

HCDC added that it will continue to strengthen monitoring activities related to the prevention and control of hand, foot, and mouth disease in the community, preschools, and daycare centers in the area; and enhance communication activities on the prevention and control of hand, foot, and mouth disease.

In addition, HCDC recommends that parents take measures to prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease in children, such as washing hands frequently with soap under running water for both children and caregivers, and regularly cleaning surfaces and utensils that children come into contact with daily.

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When you notice signs of illness in your child, take them to the doctor or notify the nearest health authority immediately. Closely monitor your child while they are sick to detect early signs of the illness worsening.

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