The disease is acute and highly contagious! This disease has entered its peak period, so be alert if you have these symptoms →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Spring is coming, and the temperature is rising

High season for hand, foot and mouth disease

It's coming again

Schools and childcare institutions , etc.

Crowded places

Increased risk of cluster transmission

Parents must be vigilant!

What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common acute infectious disease in children aged 5 and under caused by a variety of enteroviruses. It can occur throughout the year, with a peak in spring and summer from April to July and a peak in autumn from September to November.

What are the symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease?

It is understood that it takes about 2-10 days from infection to the onset of symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease, with an average of 3-5 days. The clinical manifestations are mainly fever, herpes on the oral mucosa, maculopapular rashes and herpes on the hands, feet and buttocks, which may be accompanied by cough, runny nose, lack of appetite and other symptoms .

The following types of performance can help parents discover early

Parents can observe whether their children have corresponding rashes in their mouths, hands and feet.

Some children may experience low fever, refusal to eat, or oral pain, drooling and other symptoms in the early stages.

Older children may complain of something growing in their mouth or discomfort in their hands or feet.

Children usually have mild symptoms and generally have a good prognosis, and can fully recover after 7-10 days of illness.

However, experts remind: There are two types of serious situations that require vigilance!

Some infants and young children may become dehydrated , which is a serious hazard.

Some serotypes of enterovirus can cause severe hand, foot and mouth disease , which may lead to brainstem encephalitis and even central respiratory failure, pulmonary hemorrhage, pulmonary edema and gastrointestinal bleeding.

The doctor said: No!

The rash of hand, foot and mouth disease does not leave any scars and usually disappears completely in about a week. Both patients and latent carriers can be sources of hand, foot and mouth disease infection, with latent infections accounting for a larger proportion. Patients are contagious before they become ill, and are usually most contagious within a week after onset.

Close contact transmission↓

Respiratory droplet transmission↓

How to avoid hand, foot and mouth infection as much as possible?

Avoid contact with sick children

Try not to hug, share toys, or use tableware or toiletries with sick children to prevent cross infection.

Keep your hands clean

Good hand hygiene is an effective measure to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease. Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer at ordinary times, and choose a chlorine-containing disinfectant with an appropriate concentration to wash your hands after contact with patients and contaminants.

Reduce gatherings

Crowds and frequent contact can easily spread hand, foot and mouth disease. During the epidemic period of hand, foot and mouth disease, it is recommended to avoid taking children to public places where crowds gather and air circulation is poor.

Environmental ventilation

Closed public places and living rooms should be ventilated frequently to maintain air circulation.

Cleaning and disinfection

Frequently touched areas, daily necessities and children's toys should be cleaned and disinfected regularly; milk containers, tableware, etc. should be boiled and disinfected; clothes and bedding should be frequently dried in the sun or disinfected with ultraviolet light.

Vaccination

In order to play a protective role as early as possible, children are encouraged to complete the full course of vaccination before 12 months of age. Vaccination is not recommended for children over 5 years old.

What should I do if I get hand, foot and mouth disease?

Health Monitoring

During the period of home isolation and treatment, parents and caregivers should closely observe the child's condition. If the child has persistent high fever ( body temperature above 38.5℃ for more than 3 days ) or neurological abnormalities ( menstrual depression, drowsiness, irritability, or limb tremors and convulsions ), the condition may progress to a serious illness in a short period of time, and the child should be sent to the hospital immediately.

Home disinfection

Clean frequently touched furniture, toys, floors, etc. every day, and disinfect with chlorine-containing disinfectants 1-2 times a week . The patient's secretions, vomitus or excrement, as well as the items or environment contaminated by them, should be wiped or soaked with chlorine-containing disinfectant in time after cleaning, and wiped or rinsed with clean water after 30 minutes.

Isolate yourself

The home quarantine period is one week after all symptoms of the child disappear . During this period, the child should avoid going out, especially to kindergartens and public places where people gather, and avoid contact and playing with other children. Other children living with them should be isolated.

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