Question
How can hand, foot, and mouth disease be prevented?
Answer
Practice the ‘Wash hands, drink boiled water, eat cooked food, ventilate frequently, and dry clothes and bedding’. Spring and summer are seasons when intestinal virus infections are more likely to occur. Pay attention to environmental, food, and personal hygiene. Do not drink unboiled water or eat cold and raw foods. Wash your hands before meals and after using the toilet. Keep the indoor air circulating. Try not to take infants to crowded places. Breastfeeding mothers should take frequent baths, change clothes often, and clean the nipples before breastfeeding. Use antiviral medications for treatment after falling ill.