To distinguish rashes caused by hand, foot and mouth disease, you need to remember the "three fours". "Four Steps": It mainly affects four parts: hands, feet, mouth and buttocks. "Four unlikenesses": not like mosquito bites, not like drug rash, not like lip and gum herpes, not like chickenpox. "Four non-characteristics": no pain, no itching, no scabs, and no scarring.

The early stage of hand, foot and mouth disease is like a cold, with a sudden onset and fever, usually around 38 degrees Celsius, with symptoms such as cough, runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. 1-2 days later, rice-sized herpes will appear on the palms or soles of the feet, and herpes will also appear on the buttocks and knees.

The best way to protect susceptible people is to vaccinate them, especially for children aged 6 months to 3 years old, they should be vaccinated as early as possible. In addition, we must wash our hands frequently, eat cooked food, drink clean water, exercise more, open windows for ventilation, and avoid going to crowded places.

Methods to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease

1. Wash children's hands with soap or hand sanitizer before meals, after using the toilet, and after going out. Do not let children drink raw water or eat raw or cold food. , avoid contact with sick children.

2. Caregivers should wash their hands before coming into contact with children, changing diapers for young children, and after handling feces, and properly dispose of dirt.

3. Bottles and pacifiers used by infants and young children should be fully cleaned before and after use.

4. During the epidemic period of this disease, it is not advisable to take children to public places where crowds gather and have poor air circulation. Pay attention to maintaining a hygienic home environment. The room should be ventilated frequently and clothes and quilts should be dried frequently.

5. Children should go to a medical institution promptly if they develop relevant symptoms. Children should not come into contact with other children. Parents should dry or disinfect the children's clothes in time, and disinfect the children's feces in a timely manner. Children with mild symptoms do not need to be hospitalized and should be treated and rested at home to reduce cross-infection.

6. Clean and disinfect toys, personal hygiene utensils, tableware and other items every day.

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