Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hand-foot-and-mouth disease from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X Ray
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Treatment
Case #1
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention
CDC on Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention in the news
Blogs on Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention
Directions to Hospitals Treating Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
Risk calculators and risk factors for Hand-foot-and-mouth disease primary prevention

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

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:

• 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.