HMFD is an illness caused by non-polio enteroviruses, which includes coxsackievirus. It is contagious, commonly affecting kids below 5 years old, but can be cured within 7-10 days.

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SYMPTOMS:

• Fever
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Loss of appetite
• Rashes on the arms
• Mouth and tongue wound
• Foot rashes

HOW IT IS TRANSMITTED:

• Close contact with someone with HFMD
• Touching contaminated items of people with HFMD
• Sneezing and coughing
• From the feces of someone with HFMD

HOW TO AVOID HFMD:

• Make it a habit to wash your hands thoroughly and use alcohol or hand sanitizer after using the C.R.
• Make it a habit to clean and disinfect the toys or items of children and properly dispose of diapers.
• Make it a habit to cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze and cough.
• Make it a habit to wear a facemask if experiencing the symptoms.

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Paano Makaiwas sa Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

MGA SINTOMAS:

• Lagnat
• Pananakit ng ulo
• Pananakit ng lalamunan
• Pagkawalang ganang kumain
• Rashes sa kamay
• Sugat sa bibig at dila
• Rashes sa talampakan

PARAAN NG PAGKAHAWA:

• Malapitang kontak o pakikisalamuha sa taong may HFMD.
• Paghawak sa mga kontaminadong bagay / gamit ng taong may HFMD.
• Pagbahing at pag-ubo.
• Mula sa dumi ng taong may HFMD.

PAANO MAIIWASAN ANG HFMD:

• Ugaliin ang wastong paghuhugas ng kamay at paggamit ng alcohol o hand sanitizer pagkatapos gumamit ng C.R.
• Ugaliin ang paglilinis at pag-disinfect ng mga laruan o gamit ng bata at proper disposal ng diaper.
• Ugaliin na takpan ang bibig at ilong kapag bumahing o umuubo.
• Ugaliin ang pagsuot ng facemask kung may naramdamang sintomas.

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REFERENCES:
QUEZON CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
QC HELPLINE 112