Question
How can you tell if a child has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily transmitted through close contact with others. Children may become infected by touching items or environments contaminated with the virus. Symptoms include the appearance of blisters in the mouth, hands, and feet. It is recommended to take preventive measures such as “washing hands, drinking hot water, eating cooked food, ventilation, and drying clothes and bedding.” The spring and summer seasons are peak times for the disease, so attention should be paid to environmental and personal hygiene to avoid taking children to crowded places.