Hanoi Records Over 6,200 Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cases as Schools Expand Hygiene Protocols
Hanoi health authorities have recorded more than 6,200 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease across the city since the beginning of the year, prompting intensified prevention measures in preschools and kindergartens, vietnam.vn reported.
The Hanoi Center for Disease Control monitors the acute viral infection, which is primarily driven by Enteroviruses such as Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71. The illness typically manifests through mouth ulcers and blisters on the palms, soles, knees, and buttocks, posing significant risks to children under five years old due to close contact in group settings.
Tan Lap Kindergarten Implements Daily Disinfection and Family Communication
Educational facilities across the city have altered daily routines to curb transmission risks. At Tan Lap Kindergarten in O Diem commune, administrators took measures for the 2016-2027 school year to protect more than 1,100 enrolled children.
Nguyen Thi Huong, head of Tan Lap Kindergarten, stated that staff regularly clean classrooms, play areas, and toys while distributing disease prevention information to teachers, staff, and families via notice boards and Zalo messaging groups. Teachers instruct children to wash hands with soap before meals and after restroom use, and to avoid putting toys in their mouths.
Hoa Bach Hop Kindergarten Focuses on Direct Student Monitoring
Hoa Bach Hop Kindergarten in Dai Mo ward enrolls 68 children under the direction of group leader Nguyen Thi Ngoc Que. Staff members conduct daily classroom hygiene routines, including wiping and disinfecting high-touch surfaces, toys, and equipment. Teachers monitor the health of every child, notify parents immediately upon spotting unusual symptoms, and coordinate with local health stations.
Medical Guidance on Hygiene Principles and Isolation Protocols
Dr. Nguyen Sy Duc, deputy head of the Department of Tropical Diseases at Hanoi Children’s Hospital, advised parents to maintain strict personal hygiene practices at home. Dr. Duc outlined three fundamental principles: clean food and water, a clean living environment, and clean hands, alongside regular disinfection of toys and contact surfaces.
Medical experts recommend that sick children remain isolated at home during the contagious period and stay away from school. Parents should seek immediate medical evaluation at a healthcare facility if children exhibit symptoms such as fever, cough, breathing difficulties, skin rashes, blisters, frequent vomiting, or lethargy, and must avoid self-medication.