Question
I will be taking a train back home for the New Year. How can I prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease in my four-month-old child?
Answer
The transmission of hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily occurs through close contact with infected sources, and it can also spread through airborne droplets or by touching water or food contaminated by industrial waste. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is commonly susceptible to infants and young children, with most symptoms being mild, manifesting as fever and rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and oral cavity. Ensure good ventilation in living spaces and regularly air out bedding. When adults touch the baby, they should pay attention to keeping their hands clean and avoid breathing directly on the baby. Increase the presence of outsiders to gently stroke the baby.