Question
I have two children at home, one is four and a half years old and has contracted Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. The younger one is two years and two months old and has received the EV71 vaccine. Do I need to isolate them? Can thorough disinfection in one room be effective?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is spread through close contact, and even with immediate disinfection within a room, it’s impossible to strictly isolate it. Moreover, a two-month-old child may still be susceptible to other types of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease despite receiving the EV71 vaccine. Given the risk of the disease affecting the child, parents must take their child to a doctor promptly for treatment. It’s crucial to avoid self-medication to relieve symptoms. For parents, it’s important to closely monitor any changes in their child’s symptoms as much as possible to assist in timely medical treatment.