To All Parents.

In view of the number of HFMD cases in the school, we would like to reiterate the following set of advice sent in an advisory note to you in early April this year:

1. Consult a doctor early if your child has any of the following symptoms - fever, mouth ulcers and rashes on the palms, soles or buttocks.

2. Maintain high standards of personal and environmental hygiene to minimise the spread of HFMD. You should ensure that your children adopt the following good practices:

• Wash hands with soap before eating and after going to the toilet;
• Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing;
• Do not share eating utensils.
• Do not share any food or drinks.
  

3. Children with HFMD should remain at home until all the blisters have dried up. They should avoid contact with other children during this period. They should not be brought to any public or crowded places and should stay away from school for this entire period and not return until they have
fully recovered.

4. As HFMD is infectious, other children living in the same household may also get infected. Please check these children daily before they are allowed to go to school. Children who come down with the infection should remain at home.

5. For more information on HFMD, please see the FAQs on MOH website at
http://www.pqms.moh.gov.sg/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx