Dozens of pupils hit by HFMD

Dozens of pupils hit by HFMD

SEMARANG: At least 53 kindergarten and elementary school
students in Surakarta, Sukohardjo, Karanganyar and Boyolali, all
in Central Java, are reportedly suffering from hand, foot and
mouth disease (HMFD), according to a report on Tuesday.

According to the head of the Central Java office of the
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Soejono, there are 39
pupils in Surakarta suffering from the illness, 12 in Sukohardjo
and two in both Karanganyar and Boyolali.

"Although there have been no fatalities recorded (in Central
Java), we have to notify the people and all related officials,"
Soejono said as quoted by Antara.

The symptoms of the disease are similar to those of influenza,
being marked by a fever, a sore throat and a runny nose. (edt)