Question
How long is the contagious period for hand, foot, and mouth disease? What precautions should be taken?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, with a typical contagious period of 1 to 2 weeks. To prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease, the most effective measure is to take children to medical facilities for vaccination against the disease and to avoid contact with patients. During outbreaks, it’s advisable to keep children away from crowded and poorly ventilated places. Wishing all patients a speedy recovery!