I want to know about the quarantine regulations related to hand, foot, and mouth disease. Specifically, what are the measures and rules that need to be followed during the quarantine period for this disease?
7 answers
CoinMasterMind
Tue Oct 15 2024
HFMD, or Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, is a contagious illness that requires patients to meet certain criteria before ending isolation.
Caterina
Tue Oct 15 2024
To be considered fit to end isolation, individuals with HFMD must feel generally well and be free of fever for a minimum of 24 hours.
Riccardo
Mon Oct 14 2024
This recommendation is based on the incubation period of the virus and the typical duration of HFMD symptoms.
MysticRainbow
Mon Oct 14 2024
During this time, it's important for individuals with HFMD to take extra precautions to prevent the spread of the illness, such as covering coughs and sneezes and washing hands frequently.
Eleonora
Mon Oct 14 2024
In addition to being fever-free, all blisters associated with HFMD must be completely healed before the isolation period can end.