Recently, hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has been rapidly increasing. According to records from the National Children’s Hospital in Hanoi, in just the first two months of 2026, nearly 3,000 children contracted the disease, with about one-third requiring hospitalization.
Compared to the same period in 2025, the number of cases increased by 56% and the number of inpatients doubled, indicating the disease is entering its peak season.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly affecting young children under 5 years old. The disease spreads primarily through the digestive tract, via direct contact with secretions, feces, or contaminated surfaces. In daycare and preschool environments – where children have close contact and share toys – the virus has favorable…