Question

Does Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Have a Vaccine?

Answer

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common childhood infectious disease characterized by symptoms such as oral ulcers, blisters, and rashes on the hands, feet, and buttocks. Currently, there is no vaccine available for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, but good personal hygiene habits can effectively prevent infection. Parents should maintain their children’s hand hygiene, regularly disinfect toys and utensils used by their children, and be mindful of their own hygiene to avoid transmitting the virus to their children.