Thairath Online
25 Aug. 2022 2:35 p.m.
worrisome “Doctor Khon Kaen” found a sick child “HFMD“ More than 1,000 cases, mostly young children aged 0-5 years, with recommendations on how to prevent
At 9.30 a.m. on August 25, 2022, Dr. Kriengsak Watcharanukulkiat hospital directorKhon Kaen revealed that the current epidemic situationhand, foot and mouth disease In the Khon Kaen province, there is still concern. Because the number tends to continue to increase. especially starting from the beginning of the rainy season which found 5 times more patients than dengue hemorrhagic fever
From the information from the beginning of the last year to the present There have been 1,055 confirmed cases, 28 cases in May, 63 in June, 93 in July, 43 in August. Most of the cases were young children aged 0-5 years.
For symptoms to occur after receiving the infection from the mouth. exposure and drinking water Which after 3-5 days of infection, symptoms will begin to show as clear blisters on the cheeks, tongue, soft palate in the mouth. including hands and feet When there are symptoms, young children will feel uncomfortable, crying, fussing. They can carry the infection to close people. Therefore, if it occurs with young children who are both in kindergarten or child care center Schools must be closed for cleaning for 3-5 days.
Children who have been infected tend to have mild symptoms, such as being unable to eat. due to mouth ulcers which may be at risk of dehydration Here you have to be careful But if you have a high fever, lethargy, tiredness, these symptoms, you should see a doctor. The important thing is that hand, foot and mouth disease is a disease caused by a virus, which is now found in 3 strains. May cause meningitis, which can be severe and life-threatening.
However, how to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease This means that children’s toys and utensils must be cleaned regularly to reduce germs. Make sure children wash their hands often. with soap and water or alcohol gel both before and after eating or go to the bathroom and if the child is sick Personal belongings should be separated and not be mingled with other people. to reduce the spread of infection But if the child has such illnesses Consider stopping school and treating until recovery. and should notify the school and child care center immediately.
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