00:00Hoof, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious illness that thrives during the wet season and in places or bodies that are unkempt are filthy.
00:09Surprisingly, the Department of Health has reported a 30.5% drop in cases many this year.
00:19But as our Joshua Garcia reports, there is absolutely no room for complacency as he hashes over more details in this report.
00:26Now that it's raining frequently, different diseases have started to come out, like hand, foot and mouth disease or HFMD.
00:35Eva cannot help herself from getting worried, especially since she has young grandchildren.
00:40So she makes sure the surroundings are always clean to avoid diseases.
00:56Kailangan ang mga kapalagiran, linisin, ayusin lahat ng mga kanal, linisin lahat ng mga basura, itapon sa tamang tapunan.
01:06Although her grandchildren are not always supervised at school, she reminds them to maintain cleanliness.
01:11Sana huwag silang pupunta sa mga marurumi at maghuhugas na lagi sa lababo ng kamay at huwag kakain ng nakakamay.
01:22Kailangan lagi nakabalot ang kamay ng plastic, pagkakakain.
01:27The Department of Health still strongly warns the public about the threat of hand, foot and mouth disease.
01:32According to the Health Department, although the number of HFMD cases in the Philippines decreased from May to June,
01:37one should not be complacent because it can spread quickly if precautions are not taken,
01:42especially in closed spaces such as homes and schools.
01:45HFMD is a contagious disease that spreads through the saliva containing the virus.
01:50The virus can also be acquired when a person touches his eyes, nose, and mouth with hands that have been contaminated with the virus.
01:58According to the DOH, hand, foot and mouth disease can also cause more serious complications
02:02such as meningitis and encephalitis or swelling of the brain if not treated early.
02:07Some of its symptoms are fever, steaming in the mouth, pain in swallowing, and blisters on the palms, feet, and buttocks.
02:14And to avoid exposure to HFMD, make it a habit to wash your hands, avoid touching your face,
02:19and maintain the cleanliness of your body and environment.
02:22Joshua Garcia from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
