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==Primary prevention==
==Primary prevention==
There is no [[vaccine]] to protect against the [[viruses]] that cause [[hand-foot and mouth disease]]. Effective measures for the [[primary prevention]] include:<ref name=HFMD>CDC http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/prevention-treatment.html (2015) Accessed on October 23,2016 </ref>  
Effective measures for the [[primary prevention]] include:<ref name=HFMD>CDC http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/prevention-treatment.html (2015) Accessed on October 23,2016 </ref>  
*Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after changing diapers and using the toilet.
*Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after changing diapers and using the toilet.
*Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and soiled items, including toys first with soap and water, and then disinfecting them by diluted solution of chlorine-containing bleach (made by mixing approximately ¼ cup of bleach with 1 gallon of water.
*Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and soiled items, including toys first with soap and water, and then disinfecting them by diluted solution of chlorine-containing bleach (made by mixing approximately ¼ cup of bleach with 1 gallon of water.
*Avoiding close contacts such as kissing, hugging, or sharing eating utensils or cups with people with hand, foot, and mouth disease.
*Avoiding close contacts such as kissing, hugging, or sharing eating utensils or cups with people with hand, foot, and mouth disease.
*Two inactivated whole EV71 vaccines are approved by the Chinese FDA in the year 2015 and 2016 are now in the production phase.


==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Prevention of hand foot mouth disease includes following hygienic measures and avoiding contact with patients with the disease.

Primary prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention include:[1]

  • Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after changing diapers and using the toilet.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and soiled items, including toys first with soap and water, and then disinfecting them by diluted solution of chlorine-containing bleach (made by mixing approximately ¼ cup of bleach with 1 gallon of water.
  • Avoiding close contacts such as kissing, hugging, or sharing eating utensils or cups with people with hand, foot, and mouth disease.
  • Two inactivated whole EV71 vaccines are approved by the Chinese FDA in the year 2015 and 2016 are now in the production phase.

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