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Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) with acute onset and rapid spread
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Hand, foot and mouth disease prevention guidelines
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What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common acute infectious disease in children aged 5 years and younger caused by a variety of enteroviruses.
It can occur throughout the year, with the peak of spring and summer from April to July, and the peak of autumn from September to November.
What are the symptoms of HFMD?
It takes about 2-10 days from infection to the onset of symptoms for HFMD, with an average of 3-5 days. The clinical manifestations are mainly fever, herpes on the oral mucosa, maculopapular rash and herpes on the hands, feet and buttocks, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as cough, runny nose and lack of appetite.
Children usually have mild, self-limited symptoms, and a good prognosis, with full recovery after 7 to 10 days. A small number of children with severe disease will have rapid deterioration, neurological complications, and multi-organ failure, which can lead to death in severe cases.
How is HFMD transmitted?
Hand, foot and mouth disease is transmitted in a variety of ways and is easily realized. The main modes of transmission are:
(1) Close contact transmission, infection through direct contact with the patient's feces, herpes fluid, nasopharyngeal secretions, saliva and contact with contaminated towels, handkerchiefs, dental cups, toys, tableware, feeding bottles, bedding and other items;
(2) Transmission through respiratory droplets, such as coughing, sneezing, etc.;
(3) Drinking or eating water and food contaminated with the virus can also cause infection.
In addition, patients are contagious before the onset of the disease, and the proportion of latent infections is large, usually the most contagious within a week of the onset of the disease.
How can hand, foot and mouth disease be prevented?
Avoid contact with sick children
Pay attention to hygiene, cleaning and disinfection
Reduce gatherings
It is recommended that children should not be taken to public places with crowds and poor air circulation during the epidemic of HFMD.
Ventilation of the environment
Closed public places and living rooms should be ventilated frequently to maintain air circulation.
vaccination
EV71 vaccination is recommended for susceptible children ≥ 6 months of age, the sooner the better, and the vaccination schedule is encouraged before 12 months of age for early protection. The EV71 vaccine is not recommended for children over 5 years of age.
What to do if you get hand, foot and mouth disease?
01
Health monitoring
During the period of home isolation and treatment, parents and caregivers should closely observe the condition of the child, who is under 3 years old, has an illness course of less than 3 days, and EV-A71 infection is a high-risk factor for severe disease. If you have a persistent high fever (body temperature above 38.5C for more than 3 days), neurological abnormalities (listlessness, drowsiness, irritability, irritability, or tremors and convulsions of limbs, etc.), you may progress to severe illness in a short period of time, and your child should be sent to the hospital immediately.
02
Disinfect your home
Clean frequently touched furniture, toys, floors, etc., every day, and disinfect with chlorine-based disinfectant 1-2 times a week. The patient's secretions, vomit or excretions, as well as the articles or environment contaminated by them, should be wiped or soaked with chlorine-containing disinfectant solution in time after cleaning, and wiped or rinsed with water after 30 minutes.
03
Do a good job of isolation
The time limit for home isolation is 1 week after all symptoms disappear, during which the child should avoid going out, let alone kindergartens and public places where people gather, and avoid contact and play with other children. Quarantine measures should be taken for other children living with them.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious
But it can be prevented and controlled
Take precautions
Take care of your child's health
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