Question
A child has small red spots and two white blisters on their hands, but they do not have a fever and are in good spirits. The doctor suspects it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease. What are some effective prevention methods?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is common in infants and young children, with most cases presenting mild symptoms such as fever, rashes, or blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. Most patients can recover on their own. If a suspected case is found, parents should seek medical attention promptly and report it to the health education units while taking corresponding control measures. Mild cases of children do not require hospitalization and can be treated and rested at home to avoid cross-infection. With these measures in place, hand, foot, and mouth disease can be effectively prevented and controlled.