Question

Today, I was holding my child at the hospital and came into contact with a patient with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. Will my child be infected?

Answer

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an acute contagious disease, with infected children being the main source of transmission. Since you came into contact with an infected child at the hospital, your child may be at risk of infection. Here are some measures you should take:

  1. Strengthen personal hygiene, including regular hand washing and disinfecting clothes and toys that have come into contact with the infected child.
  2. Monitor your child’s health status. If symptoms such as fever, oral ulcers, or rashes on the hands, feet, and mouth appear, take your child to the hospital for examination immediately.
  3. If your child shows no symptoms, you can observe for a period of time. However, if any discomfort is noticed, seek medical attention promptly. Please note that these suggestions are for reference only, and specific response measures should be determined based on the professional advice of a doctor.