Can hand, foot and mouth disease be transmitted to adults? You must know these preventive measures!

Xiao Li is a young mother. Recently, her child Xiao Ming was diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease. At first, Xiao Li did not take it too seriously, thinking that it was a common disease for children and would get better after a while. However, a few days later, Xiao Li suddenly found that she also began to have symptoms of fever, sore throat, and herpes on her hands and feet. She realized that hand, foot and mouth disease is not only a patent for children, but adults can also be infected. So, can hand, foot and mouth disease be transmitted to adults? How can we prevent it?

Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus, which is mainly transmitted through contact with the patient's saliva, feces, herpes fluid or contaminated objects. Although hand, foot and mouth disease is more common in children, adults are not immune. Especially in the family, parents and caregivers are more likely to be infected due to close contact with sick children.

Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease may vary in adults, usually manifesting as fever, sore throat, loss of appetite, and red spots or blisters on the hands and feet. Although the symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease in adults are milder, serious complications such as meningitis and myocarditis may also occur. Preventing hand, foot and mouth disease is not only important for children, but also for adults.

In order to effectively prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, the following measures must be known and taken:

Maintaining good personal hygiene habits is the key to preventing hand, foot and mouth disease. Washing hands frequently is the simplest but most effective prevention method. Especially after contact with children, food, and toilets, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water.

Avoid close contact with sick children. During the peak period of hand, foot and mouth disease, try to avoid taking children to crowded public places, such as shopping malls, amusement parks, etc. If there are sick children at home, try to let them rest at home to avoid spreading the virus to other children.

Third, pay attention to environmental hygiene. Toys, tableware, furniture and other items that are frequently touched at home should be disinfected regularly. Especially for children's bottles, tableware and other items, it is recommended to boil them in boiling water for disinfection.

Fourth, maintain good eating habits and adequate sleep. Enhancing your own immunity is an important means of preventing hand, foot and mouth disease. A reasonable diet, moderate exercise and adequate sleep can improve the body's resistance and reduce the risk of infection.

If you or your child develops symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease, you should seek medical attention in time and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, you should try to avoid contact with others during the illness to prevent the spread of the virus.

Although hand, foot and mouth disease is more common in children, adults are also at risk of infection. Good personal hygiene habits, environmental disinfection and immunity enhancement can effectively prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease. I hope every family can safely pass through the peak period of hand, foot and mouth disease and stay healthy.

Xiao Li strictly implemented these preventive measures under the doctor's advice. Not only did she recover quickly, but she also effectively avoided infection of other family members. Through this experience, she deeply realized that preventing hand, foot and mouth disease is not only the responsibility of children, but also the common task of every family member. I hope everyone can benefit from it and stay away from the troubles of hand, foot and mouth disease.