Question
There are many cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease here, and they are all children. I would like to know what children should do to avoid getting hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease often progresses quickly in children. They often have a fever, with body temperatures ranging from 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. The fever typically lasts for 4 to 7 days, with occurrences beyond 7 days being rare. The disease is characterized by red rashes appearing around the buttocks and anus of children. Oral sores are mainly distributed on the tongue, inner cheeks, lips, hard palate, throat, and tonsils, which quickly turn into small ulcers. Children may drool while eating and even have difficulty with feeding. It is recommended that children wash their hands with soap or hand sanitizer before and after meals and after going out. Children should not drink untreated water or eat cold food to avoid contact with sick children. Before and after using baby bottles and pacifiers, they should be thoroughly cleaned.