Question
Can a child be infected with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease again after recovery?
Answer
Although Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease produces corresponding viral antibodies after recovery, due to the numerous types of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease viruses, one antibody can only combat one type of virus. Therefore, children may still be infected with different types of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease viruses. To prevent this situation, parents should pay attention to their child’s personal hygiene, especially washing hands before meals and after using the toilet. Additionally, if a child’s classmate is infected with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, the child should be isolated promptly to reduce the risk of infection.