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The Department of Education-Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) has advised school officials to be cautious about the spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).
DepEd-CAR urges teachers to monitor students' health after a rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases. The DOH reports 61 cases in January, up from 6 last year. Preventive measures like handwashing and keeping sick children home are recommended. Health protocols will also be in place for the upcoming CAR Athletic Association event.
The Department of Education-Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) has urged teachers to closely monitor students' health, especially following the Department of Health’s (DOH) recent warning about the spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in schools.
In an interview, Dr. Estela Cariño, the DepEd-CAR director, explained that the DOH had issued a memorandum outlining preventive measures for HFMD, which includes guidelines for detection, treatment, and reintegration. The memo emphasizes the importance of managing HFMD in schools, households, and communities.
The DOH has shared key symptoms of HFMD, such as prolonged fever, vomiting, lethargy, and skin changes, among others. Between January 1 and 18, the DOH-CAR reported 61 cases, a significant increase from just six during the same period last year.
To prevent the disease, the DOH recommends regular handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and keeping symptomatic children at home. HFMD spreads through droplets from sneezing, coughing, or talking, as well as contact with contaminated objects or bodily fluids.
DepEd-CAR also mentioned that health and safety protocols will be implemented during the upcoming CAR Athletic Association event in La Trinidad, Benguet, where around 6,000 delegates are expected. Cariño emphasized the importance of individual health measures to ensure the safety of the entire group.
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DepEd-CAR to school execs: Be wary of hand, foot, mouth disease | Philippine News Agency
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