Patient's question:
The child next door to my house seems to have been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease today. It has been two days since the outbreak, but when it first started two days ago, my daughter played with him for over an hour. My daughter doesn't have any symptoms now. Could she have been infected during that hour? What preventive measures should we take? Will she be infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease? What preventive measures should we take?Doctor's answer:
Pay attention to indoor hygiene, keep the windows open, and do not bring children inside. Avoid letting them play with other children. Monitor the child's temperature at all times. Do not eat raw food; drink hot water. Change all the clothes they are wearing and sterilize them before putting them back on. Try to minimize the number of strangers coming to the house. Also, remove the outerwear immediately after the adults come home. That's pretty much it! Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on children. It is recommended that the family takes the child to a specialized clinic for follow-up treatment and follow the doctor's guidance for treatment. In daily life, it is okay to give the child some juice, which is beneficial for digestion, vitamins, and preventing stomach issues. We hope the child can recover quickly!