Patient's question:
Hello, at what age do children generally get hand, foot, and mouth disease again? Is there a vaccine available? How can hand, foot, and mouth disease be prevented?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is most common in infants and young children, with the onset age typically under five years old, especially with 2 to 3-year-olds being the key affected group. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by intestinal virus transmission. There is now a vaccine for hand, foot, and mouth disease. If conditions permit, it is recommended to vaccinate children to prevent them from contracting hand, foot, and mouth disease. Additionally, attention should be paid to maintaining good hand hygiene for children and preventing them from biting their hands.