Question
What preventive measures should be taken when a child comes into contact with a Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease patient?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by the Coxsackie virus, commonly seen during the summer and autumn seasons, particularly in children under the age of 3. If a child has had contact with a Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease patient but has not shown symptoms of fever or rash within 24 hours, and has not transmitted the disease through contact or sharing toys, the risk of infection is relatively low. To prevent infection, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene habits, such as frequent hand washing, avoiding sharing utensils and toys with the patient, and being attentive to any related symptoms in the child.