Question
An adult in the household has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease, and there are two children. Can hand, foot, and mouth disease be transmitted to children?
Answer
Children, due to their weaker resistance, are indeed more susceptible to infection with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Therefore, it is recommended to keep children away from the infected adult. The hand, foot, and mouth disease virus belongs to the same category as the common cold virus, making treatment relatively straightforward. It is advisable to treat the infected adult as soon as possible and avoid contact with children until full recovery. If a child unfortunately contracts hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should immediately take them to a doctor for treatment. Avoid using unproven medications and closely monitor the child’s condition changes to assist in obtaining timely appropriate treatment.