Forecasting HFMD cases using weather variables and Google search queries in Sabah, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Jayaraj, Vivek Jason, Hoe Abdullah, Victor Chee Wai
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: GE Environmental Sciences; RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/40288/

HFMD is a viral-mediated infectious illness of increasing public health importance. This study aimed to develop a forecasting tool utilizing climatic predictors and internet search queries for informing preventive strategies in Sabah, Malaysia. HFMD case data from the Sabah State Health Department,...