Question

How to prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by viral infections and is often spread through everyday contact. Prevention measures include:

  1. Personal Hygiene: Teach children to maintain good personal hygiene habits, such as frequent hand washing.
  2. Separate Items: Children should use their own cups and utensils to avoid sharing with others.
  3. Healthy Eating: Encourage children to drink plenty of water, maintain a light diet, and consider using some cooling and detoxifying Chinese medicine to prevent inflammation.
  4. School Management: Schools should isolate children with hand, foot, and mouth disease, temporarily not allowing them to attend classes to prevent the spread to other students. In addition, parents and schools should closely monitor the prevalence of hand, foot, and mouth disease and take appropriate preventive measures.