Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is an acute infectious disease caused by enterovirus. Common in summer and autumn, mostly in children under 5 years old. It is characterized by oral pain, anorexia, salivation, fever and papules, herpes or small ulcers on hands, feet and mouth. Most children with hand, foot and mouth disease can heal themselves in a week or so, or they can recover after general treatment. Severe hand, foot and mouth disease needs to go to the hospital as soon as possible to prevent the disease from getting worse.

1. It is recommended that children eat light, warm, delicious and digestible soft liquid or semi-liquid and avoid irritating foods such as cold, spicy and salty.

2. Children's clothes and bedding should be clean, comfortable and soft, and should be changed frequently.

3. Cut off the child's nails and bandage the child's hands if necessary to prevent scratching the rash.

4. During the epidemic period of this disease, it is not advisable to take children to public places where people gather and the air circulation is poor.

5. Pay attention to keep the family environment clean, the bedroom should be ventilated frequently, and clothes and quilts should be aired frequently.