Should a child who has been in contact with a case of hand, foot, and mouth disease be isolated?

It is not recommended to isolate a child who has been in contact with a case of hand, foot, and mouth disease. The affected child is usually kept at home until they are no longer contagious. It is hard to determine if a brief contact is enough to transmit the virus. It is common for children to catch viruses in daycare settings, so it is best to keep your child home only when they have symptoms.

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Should a child who has been in contact with a case of hand, foot, and mouth disease be isolated?

It is not recommended to isolate a child who has been in contact with a case of hand, foot, and mouth disease. The affected child is usually kept at home until they are no longer contagious. It is hard to determine if a brief contact is enough to transmit the virus. It is common for children to catch viruses in daycare settings, so it is best to keep your child home only when they have symptoms.