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700% ang Itinaas ng HFMD Cases sa Pilipinas — Mga Dapat Malaman ng mga Magulang

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700% ang Itinaas ng HFMD Cases sa Pilipinas — Mga Dapat Malaman ng mga Magulang

HFMD cases in the Philippines have risen sharply, with over 37,000 cases recorded in 2025—a 700% jump from last year. Find out how the illness spreads in common play areas and what parents can do to keep kids safe.

Naglabas ng babala ang Department of Health (DOH) matapos tumaas nang husto ang bilang ng hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases sa bansa, na inireport sa inquirer.net. Mula Enero hanggang Agosto 2025, umabot na sa 37,368 ang kaso — halos 700% na mas mataas kumpara sa 5,081 cases noong nakaraang taon.

Ayon sa DOH, karamihan ng tinatamaan ay mga bata na edad 1 hanggang 3 years old. Kahit mild lang ang sakit na ito at kadalasan ay gumagaling sa loob ng isang linggo, mabilis itong makahawa. Dahil dito, ilang schools gaya ng St. Mary’s Academy sa Pasay City ay lumipat muna sa online classes matapos magkaroon ng kumpirmadong kaso.

Ano ang HFMD?

Ang HFMD ay viral illness na madalas sanhi ng Coxsackievirus o Enterovirus 71. Karaniwang sintomas nito ay:

  • Lagnat

  • Singaw o mouth sores

  • Pantal o blisters sa kamay, paa, o puwitan

  • Pagiging iritable at kawalan ng gana kumain (lalo sa toddlers)

Wala pang bakuna laban sa HFMD dito sa Pilipinas, sa US, o Europe. Kaya prevention pa rin ang pinakamabisang proteksyon.

 

700% ang Itinaas ng HFMD Cases sa Pilipinas — Mga Dapat Malaman ng mga Magulang

Saan Madaling Kumalat ang HFMD?

Nakakahawa ang HFMD sa pamamagitan ng laway, sipon, fluid mula sa blisters, at gamit na kontaminado ng virus. Kaya madalas itong kumalat sa mga lugar kung saan madaming bata at shared ang gamit, tulad ng:

  • Playgrounds (swings, slides, at iba pang equipment na hawak ng lahat)

  • Daycare centers at preschools

  • Indoor play areas o ball pits

  • Classrooms (lalo na kapag group activities)

  • Birthday parties o playdates kung saan nagbabahagi ng toys, food, at utensils

Minsan simpleng hawak kamay, yakap, o paggamit ng parehong baso ay sapat para makahawa.

Paano Maiiwasan?

Sabi ni Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, balik tayo sa basic hygiene habits para makaiwas. Eto ang puwede mong gawin:

  • Madalsang paghuhugas ng kamay ng bata at buong pamilya, lalo na bago kumain at pagkatapos maglaro

  • Regular na pag-disinfect ng laruan at gamit sa bahay

  • Huwag papasukin sa school o playdates ang batang may sakit hanggang tuluyang gumaling

  • Iwasan muna ang mataong play areas kung mataas ang HFMD cases sa inyong lugar

  • Turuan ang kids na huwag mag-share ng utensils, bote, o tuwalya

Kailan Dapat Kumonsulta sa Doktor?

Bagama’t mild ang HFMD, dalhin agad sa doktor kung may:

  • Tuloy-tuloy na mataas na lagnat

  • Dehydration dahil sa masakit na mouth sores

  • Matinding panghihina o hirap sa paghinga

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Bottom line para sa parents: Madalas mangyayari ang HFMD sa mga bata, pero ang sobrang pagtaas ng kaso ngayon ay nagpapakita kung gaano ito kabilis kumalat. Sa pamamagitan ng consistent na handwashing at pag-iwas muna sa shared play spaces, malaking tulong ito para maprotektahan ang inyong anak habang pinipigilan ng komunidad ang outbreak.

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Hi, I’m Hazel Paras-Cariño—Head of Content at theAsianparent Philippines, proud mom of two, and passionate storyteller at heart. With over 11 years of experience in content strategy, digital marketing, and editorial leadership, I now lead our content across web, app, and social platforms to serve one of the most important audiences out there: Filipino parents. Whether it's creating informative articles, engaging mobile experiences, or meaningful social conversations, I believe content should connect with both data and heart.

Before this role, I worked as App Marketing Manager and Web Content Editor at theAsianparent, and previously contributed to NGOs, tech, and creative industries. I hold a Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communication, but my real education comes from balancing deadlines, diapers, and the daily chaos of motherhood. When I’m off-duty, you’ll find me painting, dancing, or exploring imaginative stories with my kids—sometimes all at once.

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