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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Learning Center
Prevention could include:
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Washing Hands with Soap and Water
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Avoid contact with infected individuals
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Avoid contact with people with known illness. Practice strict hand washing if in contact with infected children.
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Parents should be aware of the characteristic rash of hand-foot-mouth disease and monitor their children, especially if they are in a child care setting. Good hygiene practices should be strictly followed to prevent the spread of the disease. KEY ...
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Prevention involves careful attention to hygiene. Thorough, consistent hand-washing practices, and discouraging the sharing of clothes, towels, and stuffed toys are all helpful. Virus continues to be passed in the feces for several weeks after inf...
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