Patient's question:
About hand, foot, and mouth disease, I want to know at what age people usually get sick, and will my baby get hand, foot, and mouth disease at three years old?Doctor's answer:
Hello, children over 3 years old can get hand, foot, and mouth disease. To prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease, personal hygiene must be paid attention to, oral hygiene should be maintained, and secondary bacterial infections should be prevented. Use warm water to rinse the mouth after each meal. Pay attention to air circulation and appropriate temperature in the living room, drink plenty of boiled water or refreshing drinks, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Clean children's toys or other items thoroughly and frequently. During outbreaks of hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should try to minimize their children's visits to crowded public places to reduce the chance of infection. Additionally, parents should pay attention to the nutrition and rest of infants and young children, avoid excessive sun exposure, prevent overfatigue, and reduce resistance.