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Prevention of
Hand, Foot and Mouth
Disease (HFMD)
October 19, 2022
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)
• It is a common disease in children
• Caused by enteroviruses such as
coxsackieviruses and enterovirus 71 (EV71)
• The usual peak season for HFMD is from May
to July and a smaller peak may also occur
from October to December.
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Clinical features
 Usually begins with fever, poor appetite, tiredness and
sore throat.
 One to two days after fever onset, painful sores may
develop in the mouth
• begin as small red spots with blisters and then often
become ulcers usually on the tongue, gum and inside of
the cheeks
 There may also be non-itchy skin rash
• usually on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet;
may also appear on the buttocks and/or genitalia
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Mode of transmission
• Most contagious during the first week of the
illness
• Mainly spreads by contact with an infected
person’s nose or throat discharges, saliva,
fluid from vesicles or stool, or after touching
contaminated objects
• Incubation period of HFMD is about 3 – 7
days
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Preventive Measures
• Personal hygiene
• Environmental hygiene
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Personal hygiene
1.Perform hand hygiene frequently. Wash hands
with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20
seconds. Then rinse with water and dry with a either a
clean cotton towel or a paper towel, especially:
• Before and after touching the mouth, nose or eyes
• Before eating or handling food
• After touching blister
• After using the toilet
 If hand washing facilities are not available, or when
hands are not visibly soiled, hand hygiene with 70%
alcohol-based hand rub is an effective alternative.
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Personal hygiene
2. Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper
when coughing or sneezing. Do not spit or litter.
Use tissue paper to hold your spit. Dispose of
soiled tissues into a lidded rubbish bin, and then
wash hands thoroughly
3. Do not share towels and personal items with
others
4. Avoid close contact (such as kissing, hugging)
with infected persons
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Environmental hygiene
1. Regularly clean and disinfect frequently
touched surfaces such as furniture, toys and
commonly shared items with a solution for
general disinfecting.
2. Use absorbent disposable towels to wipe away
obvious contaminants such as respiratory
secretions, vomitus or excreta, and then
disinfect the surface and neighbouring areas
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Environmental hygiene
3. For metallic surface, disinfect with 70% alcohol
4. Avoid group activities when HFMD outbreak
occurs in the school or institution. Besides,
minimise staff movement and arrange the same
group of staff to take care of the same group of
children as far as possible.
THANK YOU

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HFMD-LECTURE.pptx

  • 1. Prevention of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) October 19, 2022
  • 2. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) • It is a common disease in children • Caused by enteroviruses such as coxsackieviruses and enterovirus 71 (EV71) • The usual peak season for HFMD is from May to July and a smaller peak may also occur from October to December.
  • 3. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Clinical features  Usually begins with fever, poor appetite, tiredness and sore throat.  One to two days after fever onset, painful sores may develop in the mouth • begin as small red spots with blisters and then often become ulcers usually on the tongue, gum and inside of the cheeks  There may also be non-itchy skin rash • usually on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet; may also appear on the buttocks and/or genitalia
  • 4. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
  • 5. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
  • 6. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
  • 7. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
  • 8. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Mode of transmission • Most contagious during the first week of the illness • Mainly spreads by contact with an infected person’s nose or throat discharges, saliva, fluid from vesicles or stool, or after touching contaminated objects • Incubation period of HFMD is about 3 – 7 days
  • 9. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Preventive Measures • Personal hygiene • Environmental hygiene
  • 10. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Personal hygiene 1.Perform hand hygiene frequently. Wash hands with liquid soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds. Then rinse with water and dry with a either a clean cotton towel or a paper towel, especially: • Before and after touching the mouth, nose or eyes • Before eating or handling food • After touching blister • After using the toilet  If hand washing facilities are not available, or when hands are not visibly soiled, hand hygiene with 70% alcohol-based hand rub is an effective alternative.
  • 11. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Personal hygiene 2. Cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing. Do not spit or litter. Use tissue paper to hold your spit. Dispose of soiled tissues into a lidded rubbish bin, and then wash hands thoroughly 3. Do not share towels and personal items with others 4. Avoid close contact (such as kissing, hugging) with infected persons
  • 12. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Environmental hygiene 1. Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as furniture, toys and commonly shared items with a solution for general disinfecting. 2. Use absorbent disposable towels to wipe away obvious contaminants such as respiratory secretions, vomitus or excreta, and then disinfect the surface and neighbouring areas
  • 13. HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Environmental hygiene 3. For metallic surface, disinfect with 70% alcohol 4. Avoid group activities when HFMD outbreak occurs in the school or institution. Besides, minimise staff movement and arrange the same group of staff to take care of the same group of children as far as possible.