Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention
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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
There is no vaccine to protect against the viruses that cause hand-foot and mouth disease. 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.
References
- ↑ CDC http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/prevention-treatment.html (2015) Accessed on October 23,2016