Patient's question:
My friend's child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. I'm worried that my baby might get it too. I want to ask, at what age are people most likely to get hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by infectious enteroviruses, and it most commonly affects children aged 2 to 6. When a child's immunity is weakened, they can easily contract the disease if they come into contact with an infected child. Therefore, to prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is important to first dress children in warm clothing and pay attention to preventing colds. Secondly, it is necessary to avoid contact with infected children as much as possible, especially during the high-risk season for the disease, when it is absolutely essential to avoid crowded places.