Mini Sprout Child Specialist Clinic 幼芽儿科

03/04/2026

Dear parents 😊

Sharing our April 2026 operating hours.

We’re here for your little ones,
with Thursdays set aside for recharge 💛🌱

19/03/2026

Dear Parents,

Kindly note our clinic operating hours during the Raya holiday:

Friday (20/03/26)
Open as usual
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday (21/03/26) & Sunday (22/03/26)
Closed for Raya celebration

Monday (23/03/26)
Evening clinic only
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wishing you and your family a joyful Hari Raya 🌙✨

12/03/2026

手足口病（Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, HFMD）

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 是一种常见的儿童病毒感染，多见于 5岁以下儿童，尤其在托儿所、幼儿园容易传播。

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🦠 病因
• Coxsackievirus A16（柯萨奇病毒A16型）
• Enterovirus 71（肠道病毒71型）
• Coxsackievirus A6（近年来较常见）

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⏳ 潜伏期

• 通常为 3–6天（一般范围 3–7天）。

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📌 传播方式

• 咳嗽或打喷嚏的飞沫传播
• 唾液或鼻分泌物
• 水疱液体
• 粪口传播（如换尿布后未洗手）
• 被污染的玩具、餐具或表面

⚠️ 即使症状消失，病毒仍可能在粪便中排出数周（约4–8周）。

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👶 常见症状

早期症状（发病初期）
• 发烧（通常 38–39°C）
• 食欲下降
• 喉咙痛
• 疲倦或精神差

1–2天后出现典型症状

口腔症状
• 口腔内出现小水疱或溃疡
• 常见位置：舌头, 牙龈, 口腔内侧（颊黏), 上颚

皮肤皮疹
• 手掌
• 脚底
• 臀部或尿布区
• 有时在膝盖或手肘

皮疹可表现为红点、丘疹或小水疱。

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⏱ 病程
• 发烧：约 2–3天
• 皮疹或水疱：约 5–10天
• 多数儿童 7–10天内自行恢复

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🏠 居家护理

目前没有特效抗病毒药物，治疗以对症护理为主：

✔ 退烧止痛
✔ 多喝水，避免脱水
✔ 给予软质或清淡食物（如粥、汤、酸奶）
✔ 避免辛辣、酸或咸的食物刺激口腔溃疡
✔ 保持指甲短，避免抓破皮疹

❌ 一般 不需要抗生素。

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⚠️若孩子出现以下情况，应尽快就医：
• 高烧持续超过3天
• 不肯喝水或出现脱水
• 嗜睡、精神差或反应迟钝
• 反复呕吐
• 呼吸急促
• 抽搐或四肢抖动
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🧼 预防措施
• 经常用肥皂洗手
• 定期消毒玩具和桌面
• 不共用餐具或水杯
• 生病儿童应暂时避免上学或上托儿所

通常在发病第一周传染性最强。

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a common viral infection in children, especially those under 5 years old. It spreads easily in nurseries and kindergartens.

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🦠 Cause
• Coxsackievirus A16
• Enterovirus 71
• Coxsackievirus A6 (increasingly common in recent outbreaks)

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⏳ Incubation Period
• Usually 3–6 days (range 3–7 days).

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📌 Mode of Transmission
• Respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing
• Saliva or nasal secretions
• Fluid from blisters
• Fecal-oral transmission (e.g., during diaper changes)
• Contaminated toys, utensils, or surfaces

⚠️ Even after symptoms resolve, the virus can continue to be shed in stool for several weeks (about 4–8 weeks).

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👶 Common Symptoms

Early symptoms (initial stage)
• Fever (usually 38–39°C)
• Poor appetite
• Sore throat
• Fatigue or lethargy

Typical symptoms appear after 1–2 days

Oral symptoms
• Small blisters or ulcers inside the mouth
• Common locations: tongue, gums, inner cheeks, roof of the mouth

Skin rash
• Palms
• Soles
• Buttocks or diaper area
• Sometimes knees or elbows

Rash may appear as red spots, papules, or small blisters.

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⏱ Course of Illness
• Fever: about 2–3 days
• Rash/blisters: about 5–10 days
• Most children recover within 7–10 days

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🏠 Home Care

There is no specific antiviral treatment. Management is mainly supportive:

✔ Fever and pain relief
✔ Encourage adequate fluids
✔ Provide soft or bland foods (porridge, soup, yogurt)
✔ Avoid spicy, sour, or salty foods that irritate mouth ulcers
✔ Keep nails short to prevent scratching

❌ Antibiotics are usually not needed.

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⚠️ Seek Medical Attention If
• Fever lasts more than 3 days
• Poor drinking or dehydration
• Very drowsy or lethargic
• Repeated vomiting
• Fast breathing
• Seizures or limb jerking

Rarely, HFMD caused by Enterovirus 71 may lead to complications such as meningitis or encephalitis.

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🧼 Prevention
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water
• Disinfect toys and surfaces regularly
• Avoid sharing utensils or cups
• Sick children should stay home from school or daycare

HFMD is most contagious during the first week of illness.

06/03/2026

🌱 Sharing Our March Operating Hours 🌱

Dear parents,

Our usual clinic operating hours:
Monday – Wednesday, Friday
9:00am – 1:00pm | 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday & Sunday
9:00am – 2:00pm

Thursday – Closed

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Special adjustments in March:
📅 21–22 March 2026 – Closed
📅 23 March 2026 – Evening session only (5:00pm – 9:00pm)

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Warm regards,
Mini Sprout Child Specialist Clinic
Eco Santuary, Rimbayu

21/02/2026

16/02/2026

今天除夕啦 🧧

祝所有小朋友：
✨ 健康长高
✨ 少生病
✨ 开心过年

愿大家团圆喜乐，福气满满 ❤️

16/02/2026

🧧 Chinese New Year Break Announcement 🧧

Dear parents and little superheroes,

Our clinic will be taking a short CNY break from 16/02/2026 to 20/02/2026.
We will reopen on 21/02/2026 (Saturday) as usual.

May the new year bring good health, happiness and lots of smiles to all our children! ❤️

See you after the holidays!

14/02/2026

农历新年到啦 🧧✨
家里零食满满，孩子看到就停不下来～😋
爸爸妈妈别太紧张，我们一起“开心过年，健康守护” 💕

这里给大家几个可爱又实用的小贴士 🎉

🍪 少量享用，不必完全禁止
可以吃一点点～快乐最重要，但记得“尝尝就好” 😉

🍊 零食时间加点水果
柑橘🍊、苹果🍎、芭乐都很应景又健康！

🥤 多喝白开水
甜甜饮料偶尔就好，白开水才是身体的小英雄 💧

🥜 小心硬硬的零食
坚果、硬糖记得大人陪着吃，安全第一哦～

🍚 三餐要吃好
吃饱正餐，才不会一直找零食吃 😄

🏃‍♀️ 多跑跑跳跳
拜年走走、玩玩游戏，把年味动起来！

✨ 新年就是要开心团圆～
一点点甜，一点点节制，孩子健康又快乐 ❤️

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Chinese New Year is around the corner 🧧✨
Snacks everywhere… and little hands just can’t resist! 😆
Don’t worry, parents— let’s keep it happy and healthy together 💕

Here are some cute & friendly tips during the snack season 🎉

🍪 Small bites, big smiles
No need to ban treats — just keep portions small. A little taste goes a long way 😉

🍊 Add some fruity fun
Mandarins, apples, guava — sweet, festive, and much healthier!

💧 Water is the real hero
Keep a water bottle nearby and limit sugary drinks 🥤

🥜 Watch the hard snacks
Nuts and hard candies can be choking hazards for little ones — supervise closely.

🍚 Don’t skip proper meals
A full tummy from regular meals means less grazing on cookies!

🏃‍♂️ Move, play, repeat!
Family visits, outdoor play, dancing to CNY songs — burn that festive energy!

✨CNY is about joy and togetherness.
A little balance keeps everyone smiling and healthy ❤️

06/02/2026

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🎁 Special for our little ones!
Children visiting our clinic starting today will receive a complimentary cute horse balloon 🐴🎈
(While stocks last)

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📣 Chinese New Year Clinic Notice 🧨

Dear Parents,

Please take note of our operating hours during the Chinese New Year period:

🗓 16 February 2026 (Monday)
⏰ Open 9.00am – 2.00pm only
❌ No evening session

🗓 17 – 20 February 2026
🚫 Clinic Closed

🗓 From 21 February 2026 (Saturday)
✅ Clinic resumes usual operating hours

Thank you for your kind understanding and continued support.
Wishing you and your family a joyful and healthy Chinese New Year 🌸🧧

Mini Sprout Child Specialist Clinic 🌱