What Are the Symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

Children in kindergarten are facing a high incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease, especially children aged four to six. We need to know what the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease are? Is this disease contagious? How should we prevent and treat it?

Answer

The symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease are diverse and highly contagious. Once a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should avoid letting the child go out and reduce contact with other children. Typical symptoms include small red rashes on the hands and feet, sores or ulcers in the mouth, and may be accompanied by fever.