Last updated: 12 Nov 2026 | 3 Views |
Da Nang logged 215 HFMD cases in one week, the year's highest, with clusters at five childcare facilities including a small childcare group. What should Thai home-based childcare groups prepare?
Tuoi Tre News reported on 13 April 2026 that Da Nang had 215 HFMD cases in the week of 6–12 April, double the previous week, with clusters at five childcare facilities including the Nha Co Nang childcare group.
The city had 803 cases since January, double the same period of 2025. The health department inspected kindergartens and childcare centres, including supplies of disinfectants, warning that inadequate hygiene greatly raises outbreak risk.
Home-based childcare groups look after several toddlers in one room where they sleep, eat and play, with nappy changes near play areas and few carers. Handwashing points, toy-wiping rounds and keeping sick children home matter greatly even for small operators.

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Highlights: From the same family as HLD4H, recommended by WHD for homes, kindergartens and childcare centres according to its website
Best for: Homes, childcare centres, kindergartens and offices
Why it ranks here: Wipes toys, changing tables and cots
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Highlights: 30 wipes per pack, easy to carry for instant wiping of touch points
Best for: Wiping handles, desks and phones during the day
Why it ranks here: For carers between nappy changes and feeding
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Highlights: UK disinfectant that meets EN 14476 and is trusted by NHS England according to the product page, available for foggers and as a spray
Best for: Use with ULV foggers in hospitals, clinics, hotels and offices
Why it ranks here: Wipes door handles, taps and hard surfaces
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Highlights: Uses steam above 100°C with no chemicals, ideal for fabrics and crevices sprays cannot reach
Best for: Mattresses, sofas, curtains, hotel beds and bedbug treatment
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Highlights: German Airofog brand, 15-30 micron droplets, 5 L tank, only 3.1 kg for easy handheld use
Best for: Small to medium rooms, clinics, homes, guest rooms and vans
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Highlights: Longray 2680A-II, 800 W motor, 6 L tank, adjustable 5-50 micron droplets, about 5 kg according to supplier data
Best for: Shops, classrooms, guest rooms and daily fogging
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Highlights: German Airofog brand, 800 W motor, 15-30 micron droplets, 5 L tank, works with water-based disinfectants
Best for: Indoor fogging of medium to large buildings such as offices, schools and hospitals
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Highlights: 4.1 hp engine, 12 L chemical tank, reach up to 12 m, droplets under 30 microns
Best for: Large outdoor areas, warehouses, factories, farms and markets
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Highlights: 50 L tank, mist reach up to 10 m, adjustable output
Best for: Communities, villages, estates and medium farms
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Highlights: 18 hp engine, 75 L tank, mist reach up to 10 m
Best for: Large areas such as municipalities, industrial estates and big farms
See product and price - click here| Rank | Product | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEMGENE HLD4L | Disinfectant for homes and children's areas | Homes, childcare centres, kindergartens and offices |
| 2 | WELLGIENIC | Disinfecting wet wipes | Wiping handles, desks and phones during the day |
| 3 | CHEMGENE HLD4H | High-level medical-grade disinfectant | Use with ULV foggers in hospitals, clinics, hotels and offices |
| 4 | STEMAR | Disinfecting steam cleaner | Mattresses, sofas, curtains, hotel beds and bedbug treatment |
| 5 | AIROFOG U240 | Lightweight electric ULV fogger | Small to medium rooms, clinics, homes, guest rooms and vans |
| 6 | ULV 2680A | Value electric ULV fogger | Shops, classrooms, guest rooms and daily fogging |
| 7 | AIROFOG U260 | Electric ULV fogger | Indoor fogging of medium to large buildings such as offices, schools and hospitals |
| 8 | SOLO PORT 423 | Backpack mist blower | Large outdoor areas, warehouses, factories, farms and markets |
| 9 | AIROFOG UM2 | Truck-mounted fogger, 2 nozzles | Communities, villages, estates and medium farms |
| 10 | AIROFOG UM4 | Truck-mounted fogger, 4 nozzles | Large areas such as municipalities, industrial estates and big farms |
Before: No morning screening and toys shared without wiping.
After: Morning screening, toy-wiping rounds and a clear sick-child policy. Parents trust the service.
If buying equipment is not practical or the area is too large, use the World Health Disinfection disinfection service or ozone treatment service. The team wears full protective equipment, chooses products to suit the germ and surface, and reports after the job.
Q: How can small childcare groups start preventing HFMD? A: Screen children each morning, wash hands with soap, wipe toys daily and keep sick children home.
Q: How long before the area can be used? A: After ULV fogging, areas are typically usable about 30 minutes later. For ozone treatment, no people or pets may be inside and the room must be ventilated before use.
Q: Can I get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.
Follow disease updates from Thailand's Department of Disease Control (hotline 1422) and the World Health Organization. Disinfection reduces germs in the environment and is not medical treatment; anyone with symptoms should see a doctor.
Da Nang shows clusters can start in small childcare settings. Carers with hygiene discipline are the ones parents trust with their children.
Keywords: home childcare, nursery, hand foot and mouth disease, Chemgene HLD4L, WELLGIENIC, germ elimination service