With Kollam district reporting 82 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), the Health department has issued an alert directing the public to take necessary precautions.
The department has taken preventive measures and conducted surveys in areas that have reported the disease, and parents have been instructed to stay alert. Since the viral infection affects children under the age of five, awareness sessions have been held at houses and anganwadis.
The main symptoms are blisters and rashes on hands, feet, buttocks and mouth along with severe fever and pain.
