Southern districts of Ho Chi Minh City have seen the largest increase in hand, foot and mouth disease cases in the last week with one paediatric hospital is admitting up to 50 cases a day and 200 treated as outpatients. Dengue cases are also climbing as the country enters its peak rainy season. Read more
Advice for travellers
HFMD mainly affects young children and symptoms include fever, oral lesions, and rash on the hands, feet and buttocks. There is no vaccine or preventative medication, but good hand hygiene will greatly reduce the risk of infection. Read more about HFMD.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.