Hand, foot and mouth disease
Tips for disease prevention
01Understanding Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, mainly through droplet transmission and contact transmission. It is common in children, but it can also be infected in adults. It is mainly manifested as herpes in the mouth, hands, feet and other parts, accompanied by fever, cough and other symptoms.
02 Mode of transmission
The main routes of transmission of HFMD are droplet transmission and contact transmission. Droplet transmission mostly occurs in crowded public places with poor air circulation, such as kindergartens and schools. Contact transmission is through contact with herpes fluid, respiratory secretions, and contaminated items from an infected person.
03Clinical symptoms
Early symptoms of HFMD include fever, cough, runny nose, etc., followed by herpes in the mouth, hands, feet, etc. Parents and teachers should closely observe the child's physical condition and seek medical attention in time if any abnormalities are found.
04Precautionary measures
The key to preventing hand, foot and mouth disease is to cut off the route of transmission. Here are some effective precautions:
1. Avoid going to crowded public places with poor air circulation;
2. Pay attention to personal hygiene and wash hands frequently, especially after touching public objects;
3. Avoid contact with the patient's herpes fluid, respiratory secretions and contaminated items;
4. Strengthen nutrition and enhance immunity.
05 Personal hygiene habits
Good personal hygiene is an important measure to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease. It is recommended to do the following:
1. Wash your hands frequently, especially after touching public objects;
2. No spitting, no littering;
3. Avoid touching the mouth, nose, eyes and other easily infected parts with your hands;
4. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
06Social distancing and isolation
During the high incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease, people should try to go out as much as possible and avoid close contact with infected people. If you have any suspicious symptoms, you should seek medical attention in time and take the initiative to inform your doctor of your travel history and contact history, so that the doctor can make a correct diagnosis and treatment. Patients who are diagnosed should be treated in isolation according to the doctor's advice to avoid infecting others.
07Public health engagement
Everyone is a participant in public health. We should actively participate in the prevention of HFMD, such as:
1. Report suspected cases in a timely manner so that relevant departments can take measures;
2. Pay attention to the epidemic prevention and control information released by the government and comply with relevant regulations;
3. Actively participate in health education activities to enhance the awareness of disease prevention for themselves and those around them.
08Seek medical treatment and cooperate in a timely manner
Once suspected symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease appear, such as fever and herpes, you should seek medical attention in time. In the process of seeking medical treatment, it is necessary to truthfully inform the doctor of your medical history and contact history so that the doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, it is necessary to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment advice, take medication on time, and rest to promote recovery.
Source: Gansu CDC
Editor: Brother Liu
Executive Producer: Bao Zhen
Director: Xie Tian