Patient's question:
I heard that the child's grandfather's side has a foot-and-hand disease, but our county doesn't yet. I plan to take the child to the grandfather's place in a couple of days. Can I take my 3-year-old child? Is there a prevention?Doctor's answer:
To prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease, the best method is to vaccinate children and avoid contact with patients. During disease outbreaks, try to keep children at home and minimize visits to crowded places or poorly ventilated areas. In daily life, engaging children in outdoor sports suitable for their physical abilities can moderately enhance their immunity, which can effectively prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease.