Question
Can hand, foot, and mouth disease be transmitted to pregnant women?
Answer
Theoretically, hand, foot, and mouth disease can be transmitted to pregnant women. However, adults typically have a strong immune system that can resist and eliminate the hand, foot, and mouth disease virus. Therefore, the disease usually manifests in symptoms in children under the age of 3. Taking proper precautions can prevent infection. Here are some suggestions:
- Try to avoid crowded public places. If you must go out, wear a mask and minimize interaction with strangers.
- Remember to wash your hands before and after meals to prevent the disease from entering through the mouth.
- Strengthen your immune system by increasing nutrition and engaging in regular physical exercise to build your body’s resistance.