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Alert sounds over surging HFMD, influenza cases
News, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has voiced alarm over a sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and influenza cases in Bangkok, warning parents and communities to remain vigilant as the rainy season increases the risk of transmission.
Infections could force schools to shut
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/08/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ordering schools in the capital to follow preventive measures for hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and dengue fever since the viruses have become widespread among school kids.
Experts warn of rainy season outbreaks
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 17/06/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic will not be the only threat to Thai students when schools reopen in July as rain will also bring other common wet-season diseases such as influenza, dengue fever and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), an epidemiologist warns.