The Centre for Health Protection today reminded the public to maintain vigilance against hand, foot and mouth disease, and enterovirus 71 infection, as the peak season for the diseases has started.
In the past two weeks there were 19 institutional HFMD outbreaks, and among the 17 cases of EV71 infection recorded so far this year, 14 were recorded in the past four weeks.
The summer peak season is from May to July, so local activity is expected to increase in the coming weeks.
The centre has sent letters to childcare centres, kindergartens, and primary and secondary schools, to alert them to the current situation and provide prevention advice. They have also been reminded to report suspected outbreaks.
Doctors have been notified of the latest situation to enhance case detection, clinical diagnosis and management, and the dissemination of health advice.
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