Question
A few days ago, I noticed a rash on my child’s hand. After taking him to the doctor, the doctor said it wasn’t serious and prescribed medication before sending us home. The child is currently not running a fever, coughing, and is in good spirits. The weather is clear, and I want to take him for a walk to breathe in the fresh air. Can a child with hand, foot, and mouth disease go out for activities?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, leading to blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, and other parts. Symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pain, sore throat, drooling, and fever. One or two days later, red spots may appear on the hands, feet, and mouth, which then develop into blisters that break open to form ulcers, often affecting a child’s eating and bowel movements. To prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is important to teach children to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet; not to drink unboiled water or eat raw and cold foods; regularly disinfect children’s toys, towels, cups, etc.; maintain indoor ventilation; frequently dry clothes and bedding; and regularly disinfect living spaces.