HAND, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a very contagious common illness which typically affects children below 5 years of age, although adults and older children can also be infected.
HFMD is highly transmissible and childcare settings are the most common places for it to be contracted because of toilet training, diaper changes, and the fact that children often put their hands into their mouths.
To help Malaysian parents in combating HFMD, Antabax, the antibacterial personal care brand is partnering with R.E.A.L Kids, the kindergarten chain with 45 centres and 3,600 students nationwide by equipping students, teachers and staff with Antabax care kits for on-the-go personal hygiene, and creative education materials to raise understanding of the dos and don'ts of HFMD.
"Antabax is committed to providing regular education and continuous access to strengthen healthy and hygienic habits and in creating a healthier and cleaner community. Good personal care and good hygiene, especially hand hygiene, may help prevent the spread of HFMD," says Antabax marketing manager, Chua Su Fee.
Parents and teachers play an important role in teaching children to wash or sanitise their hands frequently before and after eating, as well as before and after going to the toilet, after group activities or touching suspect surfaces, and to avoid sharing water bottles, food or toys, adds Chua.
Children should be provided with their own sanitisers and shown how and when to use it.
Antabax will also be sharing educational materials and tips on reducing the spread of HFMD, which will be distributed to all R.E.A.L Kids students nationwide.
The content includes creative discussions and activity sheets for students developed by teachers and caregivers on reducing the risk of HFMD.
The brand will also be contributing its products including antibacterial sanitiser sprays, bar soaps and antibacterial wipes to kill germs.
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