Patient's question:
No no disease outbreak, it's just that hand, foot, and mouth disease is more prevalent now. Since the baby is small, it's inevitable that they will come into contact with many unhygienic things, or put many unhygienic things into their mouths. How can a 22-month-old baby prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Want to know how to prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease? Currently, there are indeed many children with hand, foot, and mouth disease admitted to clinical diagnosis, mostly children under the age of 5. So, let's understand what hand, foot, and mouth disease is. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. The patients themselves, asymptomatic carriers, and silent infected individuals are the main sources of this disease's prevalence. It is important to develop good hygiene habits, such as washing your face before meals and after using the restroom, not drinking raw water, and not eating raw or cold food. It is advisable not to take children to crowded or poorly ventilated public places. Pay attention to maintaining a clean home environment, keeping the living space well-ventilated, and frequently washing and drying clothes and bedding. Avoid touching other sick children.