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Whether it is a rainy season or a sudden change, parents of young children are often in a fear. Somewhere the child does not fall ill with fever, somewhere the rash should not come out on his body.

Recently, the disease that is mentioned the most among doctors is the name of HAD, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). It seems strange to hear the name, but this disease spreads rapidly in children and if it is not taken care of at the right time, the problem can increase. Let us know what these diseases can save children from it.

What is hand foot, and mouth disease?

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection, mostly seen in children younger than 10 years. Although the elders can also be vulnerable to it. The disease is caused by a virus called Cocusaki virus. As the name is evident, its symptoms are most visible in the hands, feet and mouth. There are blisters inside the baby’s mouth and around the lips, red rash comes out on the feet and palms and there can be high fever.

How does this disease spread?

This disease spreads very quickly, especially when children are in contact with each other. If another child comes into contact if an infected child’s saliva, coughing or sneezing comes into the contact. The virus is also spread by sharing toys, clothes or utensils. Many times touching the infected surface also enters the virus in the body. That is, this disease can spread rapidly in places like children’s school, day-care and parks.

How to detect the disease?

It is not difficult to identify hand, foot and mouth disease. Its main symptoms include mild to high fever, sore throat and fatigue, rash or blisters around the hands, feet and mouth. There is trouble in eating and drinking, because mouth blisters hurt. If the parents see these symptoms, then the doctor should be consulted immediately.

How to protect against HFMD?

There is no special medicine or vaccine available for HFMD. Its treatment is based on reducing and relaxing symptoms. Therefore, rescue is very important. Children get used to cleanliness, especially before eating and after toilet, it is necessary to wash hands. Do not send school or day-care to the sick child so that the virus does not spread further. Wash the toys and utensils from time to time. Drink enough water to the child and give light, soft food, so that the throat and mouth get relief. Hand, foot and mouth disease is definitely scared, but it is not fatal. Most of the children are cured themselves in a week to ten days.