Question

Our child has been feeling unwell since returning from kindergarten, and the doctor diagnosed them with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Why is it easy for this disease to occur in kindergartens?

Answer

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a recent outbreak of a pediatric infectious disease primarily caused by the Hand, Foot, and Mouth virus. The disease severely affects children’s health with symptoms varying in severity, some cases requiring hospitalization. This virus is highly contagious, making it easy to spread in collective environments like kindergartens.