Spring and summer alternate, and the temperature gradually increases
The incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease has increased significantly in many places
Children lack awareness of protection and have weak resistance
Easily infected by viruses
Parents and teachers should pay more attention
Children's hands, feet, mouth, etc
Symptomatic manifestations of the site
If you find any abnormalities, you should see a doctor promptly
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.
Children under the age of 5 are prone to hand, foot and mouth disease, and babies under the age of 3 should be prevented from severe disease.
What are the symptoms of HFMD?
It takes about 2-10 days from infection to symptom onset of 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.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is characterized by no pain, no itching, no scabs, and no scars. Children usually have mild symptoms and are self-limited, and the prognosis is generally good, and they can fully recover after 7-10 days of illness.
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 highly contagious, and if a child accidentally does these things, he or she will get the trick:
contact with feces, herpes fluid, nasopharyngeal secretions, and saliva of the child; touched hands contaminated with the virus, towels, tooth cups, toys, eating utensils, etc.; Inhaled droplets containing the virus. For example, when a child sneezes or coughs, the child is nearby; Eating water or food contaminated with the virus.
Therefore, there is often "a baby diagnosed and the whole class is suspended".
There are several cases
You have to go to the hospital right away
High fever persists, 38.5 °C for more than 3 days, accompanied by rash or herpes; listlessness, lethargy, not eating, frequent nausea, vomiting; restlessness, irritability, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, paleness (even after fever has subsided); Frequent shaking and throbbing of limbs, and severe sleep impact; Headaches, eye rolls, cold sweats and even convulsive seizures.
What can be done to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease?
Get vaccinated
It is recommended that children complete the full course of vaccination before the age of 12 months, and it is not recommended for children over 5 years of age.
Wash your hands frequently
Not only children should wash their hands frequently, but also adults.
Adults can not only carry HFMV, but also be infected with HFMV. Even if you don't get sick yourself, you can spread it to your child.
Frequent ventilation
Open the windows for ventilation at least 1 hour a day, and dry clothes and quilts frequently. For items that are not suitable for disinfection with disinfectants, they can be exposed to the sun.
Reduce gatherings
Crowd gatherings and frequent contact can easily spread hand, foot and mouth disease. It is recommended that children should not be taken to public places with crowds and poor air circulation during the HFMD epidemic.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious
Try to avoid crowded places
Go out to "walk the baby" and do a good job of protection
Source: National Emergency Broadcasting