Davao City Health Office (CHO) implements measures to prevent the spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) through disinfection and monitoring. Learn about the number of cases, symptoms, transmission, and prevention tips.
The Davao City Health Office , through its Environmental Sanitation Division and Tropical Disease Division, has set up measures to prevent the spread of Hand , Foot , and Mouth Disease by continuously conducting disinfection and monitoring in parks and playgrounds. HFMD is a mild viral infection caused by enterovirus, which is typically common in Asia.Dr.
“When we say symptomatic, we mean that if there’s a fever, we give an antipyretic, if there’s dehydration, we give oresol,” he said.Ababon said it usually affects children six years old and below and is usually seen in daycare centers and elementary schools.He, however, noted that even though it is a mild disease, it can still cause problems with the respiratory, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems, including myocarditis and seizures.
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