Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has recently had a slight fever and small red spots on his palms and mouth. Question: How can hand, foot, and mouth disease be prevented?Doctor's answer:
The fundamental way to prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease is to pay attention to hygiene, including household, environmental, and personal hygiene. It is important to cultivate the habit of washing faces before meals and after using the restroom for children. Do not give children unclean food, and try to separate children's clothing from adults' clothing for washing. Encourage children to be more active in daily life to enhance their immunity, and avoid crowded places during seasons prone to infectious diseases.