Patient's question:
Today, I received a notice from the kindergarten saying that several children in the class have contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. I have always been cultivating my baby's habit of absorption. However, germs are still unavoidable. My baby's appetite is still quite good, and I haven't heard of any sore throat. How can hand, foot, and mouth disease be prevented?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an intestinal viral disease, which is transmitted through the respiratory tract and close contact. It is preventable. The first preventive measure is to avoid contact with patients who have hand, foot, and mouth disease. Therefore, if a child at school contracts the disease, they must stay home and receive treatment until they are cured before returning to school. It is also important to avoid toys and daily items used by patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Additionally, vaccination can be administered to prevent the disease. Personal hygiene should be maintained, and hands should be washed before meals and after using the restroom.