Question
Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Be Prevented?
Answer
To prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease, one must first ensure good personal hygiene for the child. During the peak incidence of the disease, avoid taking your child to crowded places and public areas. Furthermore, prevent colds and fevers as these can lower the child’s immunity, making them more prone to contracting hand, foot, and mouth disease. If many children in a kindergarten are infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, it’s best to avoid sending your child to the kindergarten in the near future.