DDC Warns of Surge in HFMD Cases in Bangkok, Urges Parents to Act Fast
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has raised alarm over a sharp rise in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Bangkok. From January to September, the city recorded 10,344 cases, with an incidence rate of 239.99 per 100,000 people. Most cases were found in children under five years old.
The DDC has identified Ratchathewi, Bang Na, and Bang Kho Laem districts as the areas with the highest HFMD incidence rates. Coxsackievirus A6 was the predominant cause, but Enterovirus 71 (EV71) can lead to serious complications such as brain fever, pneumonia, or even death.
Parents are advised to seek immediate medical help if their young ones develop high fevers, seizures, persistent vomiting, or difficulty breathing due to HFMD. The DDC hotline (1422) is available for public advice and inquiries. To prevent infections, the DDC recommends wearing masks, regular hand washing, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and keeping children home when ill.
Meanwhile, Bangkok also reported 124,091 influenza cases during the same period, with two fatalities and an incidence rate of 2,314.53 per 100,000. Adults aged 30-39 and children aged 5-9 were the most affected groups. The DDC continues to monitor the situation and urges the public to follow preventive measures.
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