Prevention and treatment of hand, foot and mouth disease in children

The incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is relatively high. The key to this disease is prevention. As long as the prevention is in place, you can stay away from this disease. Therefore, in order to prevent their children from being infected with this disease, many parents want to fully understand the prevention and response methods of hand, foot, and mouth disease in children. The following content provides a detailed answer so you can have a comprehensive understanding.

1. How to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease?

1. Enhance awareness of hand, foot and mouth disease

Because the clinical manifestations of this disease in the early stage are similar to cold symptoms, such as fever, sore throat, etc. Oral ulcers are often misdiagnosed as simple stomatitis. If parents find that their baby has fever, rash or oral ulcers during the hand, foot and mouth disease epidemic, they should go to the hospital in time for early diagnosis and treatment to avoid delays in the disease.

2. Isolate on site and avoid contact

Children who are found to have signs of hand, foot and mouth disease should not be sent to nurseries or kindergartens. They should also eat and sleep separately from other children during home isolation treatment, and their utensils and toys should be kept separate. They can only return to school after they recover to avoid infecting other children.

3. Prevent diseases from entering the body through the mouth

Prevent feces and oral and nasal secretions from contaminating water and food, and thoroughly handle children's feces and urine excretions. Cloth diapers should be washed and disinfected before use. Children's bottles and eating utensils should also be disinfected regularly. Do not allow children to eat unreliable food and drinks.

4. Develop hygienic habits

Educate your baby to develop hygienic habits from an early age, change the bad habit of sucking fingers, stay away from garbage and unclean environment; develop the habit of washing hands thoroughly after playing games, before meals, and after going to the toilet.

5. Strengthen environmental hygiene

The environment and toys of childcare institutions, public swimming pools, etc. must be strictly disinfected, and it is best to be guided by the health and epidemic prevention departments.

If you want to stay away from hand, foot and mouth disease, you must take corresponding preventive measures. The above content has given a comprehensive introduction. As parents, in order to prevent your children from being infected with this disease, you must have a comprehensive understanding of the above hand, foot and mouth disease prevention and coping methods. As long as you understand the coping methods, you can keep your children away from the harm of this disease.