How to prevent HFMD?

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To minimize the chance of being affected with HFMD, parents can train their children to develop the following good hygiene practices:

1. Wash hands with soap before eating and after going to the toilet, parents should also teach the proper ways of washing hands.

2. Avoid contact with children affected with HFMD.

3. Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

4. Do not share food utensils.

5. Do not share food or drink.

Other than, parents can take the following actions as preventive measures

1. Take your child's body temperature daily
2. Examine your child's mouth daily for mouth ulcers. This can be done by asking your child to say 'Ah...' while you shine a torch in his or her mouth. Do remember to check the inner sides of the mouth thoroughly.
3. Ensure toys or other objects that your child contacts with is cleaned before it is used again.
4. Check your baby's hands and feet for blister daily.

If your child's body temperature is high, has mouth ulcers or there is blister on his or her hand or feet, take him or her to a family doctor for a close examination. If he is diagnosed with HFMD, please do not send him or her to child care center until your child is fully recovered from HFMD.

The article is for information purpose only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.