Given the prevalence of enterovirus, the CDC advises parents to keep an eye on their children's hygiene practices

Enterovirus is now under an outbreak in Taiwan. Taiwan Centers of Disease Control (CDC) reports that from May 7 to May 13, there were over 12,000 visits to a doctor for enterovirus-related symptoms. Additionally, the CDC has noted that enteroviruses are currently active in the neighborhood. Ten public and private kindergartens in Taichung City have canceled sessions due to enteroviruses.

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Given the prevalence of enterovirus, the CDC advises parents to keep an eye on their children's hygiene practices.Photo reproduced from CDC Facebook

Taiwan is currently confronted with an enterovirus pandemic, according to the CDC's director (郭宏偉) of the epidemic center. When taking the whole picture into account, enterovirus outbreaks continue to spread. Another doctor reminded that the major symptom of this year's enterovirus is herpetic angina, which is marked by a rapid fever, vomiting, appetite loss, and sore throat. Children who suddenly experience trouble swallowing at home are probably suffering with an enterovirus that is very infectious to kids and causes blisters at throats.

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Given the prevalence of enterovirus, the CDC advises parents to keep an eye on their children's hygiene practices.Photo reproduced from CDC Facebook

The CDC also advises parents of children under five to focus more on personal hygiene, form the habit of often washing their hands, and regularly disinfect and clean toys and other things that kids commonly contact. To lessen the likelihood of viral transmission, keep ill children at home or as far away from other babies and young children as possible. They should as well avoid traveling to public areas.