How to prevent hand foot mouth disease

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Hand foot mouth disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus. In recent years, people's understanding of this disease has been greatly improved. There are more than 20 kinds of enterovirus that can cause HFMD. Children under 5 years old are susceptible population. Most cases have mild symptoms, mainly manifested as fever and rash or herpes in hands, feet, mouth and other parts. Most patients can self heal, a few children can cause complications such as myocarditis and pulmonary edema, and some severe children develop rapidly, leading to death. So do not be careless, the disease to prevention, pay attention to diet and environmental hygiene and strengthen resistance.

How to prevent hand foot mouth disease

First, as the saying goes, "diseases come from the mouth". Therefore, we must wash our hands with soap or hand sanitizer before and after meals. We must not let children drink raw water or buy cold food. Avoiding contact with all sources of infection is the fundamental preventive measure. Cutting off the source of infection outside our door is the most fundamental preventive measure.

Second: during the epidemic period of this disease, it is not suitable to take children to play in places with large floating population, especially in public places with poor air circulation, and we must pay attention to keeping the family environment clean. The bedroom should often open windows for ventilation, take a bath frequently, and dry clothes and bedding. If possible, these things can be disinfected.

Third: usually to strengthen the child's nutrition, ensure that the child's nutrition balance, let the child rest well, in order to enhance the resistance to hand foot mouth disease. For example, eat more high-quality protein, more vitamin A and C and antioxidants. These things include: eggs, milk, bean products, fresh dates, strawberries, corn, pumpkin, etc. eat more healthy food to improve children's resistance.

matters needing attention

The root of HFMD is prevention. We need to pay special attention to hygiene, keep the house clean and ventilated, prevent children from going to crowded public places, pay attention to nutrition and rest, and prevent excessive fatigue. Oral Chinese herbal medicine with heat clearing and detoxification or antiviral drugs, such as Chinese herbal medicine, Folium Isatidis, honeysuckle, etc. And enhancing immunity is also crucial.