Personal Response : 3 hand foot and mouth Disease

Hi children. We’ll be doing our 3rd piece of personal response this week. Let’s visit the website of Health Promotion Board.
First, go to this link: http://www.hpb.gov.sg/hpb/default.asp?pg_id=865&aid=272
Read the article on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease.
You may also click on the additional links shown on the right-hand side of the page.
Read these articles and give your opinion and comments about them. To guide you in writing your personal response, here are some questions:

1. Why is it important for children to be kept away from crowded public places if they show signs of infection?

2. Why is it essential to follow good hygiene practices?

3. What does 'good hygiene practices' mean?
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MY RESPONCE

1. it is important for children to be kept away from crowded public places if they show signs of infection because HFMD can spread from person to person .

2. it is essential to follow good hygiene practices to minimise the risk of HFMD

3. washing hands with soap before eating and after going to the toilet;

covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing;

cleaning toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions thoroughly

not sharing eating utensils; and any food or drinks.