All About HFMD

[BlurBee]

Hifive:

Hi


My DS2 was diagnosed with HFMD yesterday. He was complaining of sore throat and think due to the ulcers in his mouth, he was in pain. Now no appetite to eat as he can't swallow. But have been giving him plenty of water.

Hifive, that ur DS2 is well now. Take care. :hugs:

[Hifive]

Hi BlurBee


Thanks for your concern. My DS2 is well now and tomorrow, we are going to the doctor for review. My DH and I have already discussed, even if the doctor will to issue a cert. to confirm that he is fit to go back to school, we are going to keep him at home for a few more days - to ensure that he has fully recovered.

[BlurBee]

Latest updated (MOH website on the weekly report):

Wk14 (3-9 Apr) - 335
Wk15 (10-16 Apr) - 369
Wk16 (17-23 Apr) - 334
Wk17 (24-30 Apr) - 392
Wk18 (1-7 May) - 364
Wk19 (8-14 May) - 459
Wk20 (15-21 May) - 380
Wk21 (22-28 May) - 462
Wk22 (29 May-4 Jun) - 476
Wk23 (5-11 Jun) - 458
Wk24 (12-18 Jun) - 355
Wk25 (19-25 Jun) - 379
Wk26 (26 Jun-2 Jul) - 462
Wk27 (3-9 Jul) - 483
Wk28 (10-16 Jul) - 429
Wk29 (17-23 Jul) - 456
Wk30 (24-30 Jul) - 474
Wk31 (31 Jul-6 Aug) - 572
Wk32 (7-13 Aug) - 483
Wk33 (14-20 Aug) - 477
Wk34 (21-27 Aug) - 419
Wk35 (28 Aug-3 Sep) - 282
Wk36 (4-10 Sep) - 316
Wk37 (11-17 Sep) - 439

http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/statisticsweeklybulletins.aspx

[tigger88]

My DS2 just recovered from HFMD 2 weeks ago…and now the skin around his toes (both feet) starts peeling. Is it related to the HFMD?

[Funz]

Yup. It’s pretty normal once the blisters clear.

[tigger88]

OIC, thanks Funz!

[missy]

Singapore, up to 14 Jan 2012 (source MOH) (No. of cases)


Singapore: Reported number of cases continuing to remain low but slight increase
since Dec; 673 HFMD cases reported up to 14 Jan in 2012; 347 cases during 8-14
Jan 2012, which is below the warning level (603 cases/week)

Am thinking how ALL infant/child/student care services and even adults can prevent this.........and chance upon this website http://www.ablasia-silver.com that has Silver antimicrobial products that is alcohol and chemical free! I now know that there IS such a product that is Alcohol & chemical free that provides up to 4 hours of protection unlike those currently in the market that is cheap and short lived! It should be short live bacteria & long live silver antimicrobial!
After more snooping around .... Think there was a promotion in Guardian Pharmacy last month....on this Silver gel and Solution. As mentioned I tried the gel and its fantastic on almost anything.....I mean, any kind of cut, scratch, redness, itch, pain (even toothache/bad breathe/sty in the eye/doggie ear infection) ! DO NOT believe me........GO, try it for yourself and benefit from it.

[missy]

Dear ALL,


Saw the advertistment on The Straits Times, front page of Classified Ad.
Quantum Life Techonologies (QLT) together with Guardian Pharmacy is having a promotion for the Silver Sol range of products...... Do go check it out.
If Guardian Pharmacy is selling the Silver Sol, it would mean that the product is note worthy and beneficial. Go check it out! Cheers

[missy]

Oops forgot to add…Ad was on yesterday’s papers, 13 Feb 2012.

[Zeus]

The HFMD is back. My son was infected after a few of his friends in child care center got it. Now struggling to apply leave to take of my kid, while in the midst of heavy workload.


Some general guidelines that I am currently following:

1) Drink lots of fluid.

2) Ensure that his hands are washed before meals.

3) Coax him into taking light food (even though its very painful).

4) Get an oral drop from the doctor which relieve the pain for a short period of time.

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