Hand, foot and mouth disease in Thailand

So far this year, a total of 24,005 children infected with hand, foot and mouth disease have been reported from 77 provinces. There have been 3 deaths.

Advice

The risk of exposure will vary from place to place. Small children are most susceptible to infection with this virus. Travellers who are travelling with small children can decrease the risk of exposure to hand, foot and mouth disease virus by washing hands frequently and by maintaining careful personal hygiene.