Question
My daughter came back from kindergarten two days ago and I noticed red rashes on her hands. She started having a fever repeatedly at night. A day ago, when I asked the teacher at the kindergarten, I found out that another child in the class was experiencing the same situation and was diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. How is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in children caused?
Answer
Spring is the peak season for viruses to be active; not only Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease but also influenza, measles, and mumps start to show their presence. Long-term hand washing, furniture disinfection, frequent ventilation, wearing masks when going out, and doing more outdoor activities are all effective ways to keep away from viruses. Whether it’s adults or children, whether it’s Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease or viral diarrhea, the methods to prevent infection are quite similar: just maintain good personal hygiene. Master the principles of hand washing, disinfection, ventilation, and exercise, and viruses will naturally stay away from you.