Question
My baby was just discharged from the hospital with hand, foot, and mouth disease. The baby is almost 1 year old and will be visiting relatives soon. I’m worried that my baby might get infected if they come into contact with them.
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is mainly spread through contact. After children contract hand, foot, and mouth disease, the illness typically lasts for two weeks, after which the contagiousness is generally low. It’s recommended to maintain good hygiene, wash hands before and after meals, and be attentive to the sterilization and cleaning of communal toys. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children. Therefore, parents are advised to bring their child to a specialist for a follow-up consultation and treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, it’s important to give children plenty of care and attention, especially focusing on their diet issues, in hopes that they can recover quickly!