Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease that is caused by intestinal viruses and occurs mostly in children. The illness is rare in adults as they usually have immune systems strong enough to defend them from the virus.
IPOH: Parents have been advised not to worry about sending their children to school following an increase in the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the state as the situation is under control.
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has made it mandatory for veterinary offices statewide to carry out rigorous medical inspections on all types of livestock bound for other districts to prevent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).