Question
Recently, a kindergarten has seen multiple cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, with some children already recovering. Parents are concerned about the risk of recurrence after treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
After the treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease, there is indeed a possibility of reinfection. Since there are various types of viruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease and the disease does not have lifelong immunity, even if someone has been infected and recovered, there is still a chance to be infected again. To prevent the recurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is recommended to take the following measures: maintain good personal hygiene habits, wash hands frequently, regularly ventilate rooms by opening windows, avoid crowded places, reduce close contact with patients, and consider getting relevant vaccinations for prevention.