The HFMD vaccine does not need to be given every year.
HFMD is an acute febrile rash infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, susceptible to infants and young children aged 5 years old, especially those under 3 years old, and the main route of infection is contact transmission.
Most children have mild symptoms, but a few have complications such as meningitis, brainstem encephalitis, and pulmonary edema, which can be severe and lead to death. It can be prevented by vaccination against HFMD. The HFMD vaccine has a protection period of 2~3 years and is suitable for babies above 6 months of age.
In addition to routine preventive measures such as eating cooked food, sunbathing regularly, washing hands regularly and ventilating regularly, HFMD vaccination is one of the most economical and effective measures to control the prevalence of HFMD, which can significantly reduce the incidence of HFMD and the rate of severe illness. Therefore, school-age children should go to hospitals for HFMD vaccination in a timely manner.