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1. What is Hand, Foot and Mouth disease?
2. How is HFMD transmitted?
3. What is the incubation period of HFMD?
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My child has HFMD twice.  Will he be infected the third time?

5. When is an infected child contagious?  When will the child stop to be contagious?
6. Is HFMD associated with fatalities?
7. Does HFMD affect only children?
8. What is the treatment for HFMD?
9. What is the HFMD situation in Singapore?
10. What should parents do if their child has HFMD?
11. Are there any precautions that parents can take to prevent transmission of HFMD?
12. What steps have been taken to monitor the situation of HFMD in Singapore?
13. Can HFMD be spread via the swimming pools?
14. Under what circumstances will a childcare centre/kindergarten/preschool/school be closed for operation due to HFMD?
15. How serious can HFMD affect adults? Any difference from a child?
16. Will the centres under-report HFMD cases?
17. Are there are any guidelines for the local preschool and childcare centres that state the conditions under which they have to send the children home?  If the child only displays one single symptom, is there a need to send him home and request for medical certification?  What are the more obvious symptoms appearing singly that will require greater attention and caution?
18. Where can I find more information on HFMD?
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