Question
Can other children wear the clothing of a child who has previously had hand, foot, and mouth disease? Is the clothing of a child with hand, foot, and mouth disease contagious?
Answer
Based on your description, you’re wondering whether the clothes worn by a child who has previously had hand, foot, and mouth disease are suitable for other children to wear. The virus responsible for hand, foot, and mouth disease is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets at close range, with a lesser chance of transmission through clothing. If the clothes have been thoroughly washed and dried in the sun, the risk of reinfection is significantly reduced. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a greater impact on a child’s health, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialized hospital for a follow-up examination and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can give your child juice to drink to supplement vitamins, prevent diarrhea, and hope for an early recovery.