Patient's question:
A few days ago, small blisters reappeared in my child's mouth. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as hand, foot, and mouth disease. At home, apart from the second child, the doctor recommended that the two children try to stay separate to prevent infection. I want to know what precautions a four-month-old baby should take for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily affects children under the age of 5, and it can also be transmitted to children within 4 months. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. It is most common in children under the age of 5. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. In very rare cases, it can lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis.Preventive measures:
1. Wash your face with soap or hand sanitizer before meals, after meals, and after going outdoors. Do not let children drink raw water or eat cold food to avoid contact with sick children; caregivers should wash their hands before touching children, feeding them, changing their diapers, and properly disposing of waste; bottles and nipples used by infants should be thoroughly washed before and after use; during periods of high prevalence, do not take children to crowded, poorly ventilated public places.