On the 22nd, the National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention held a press conference on the theme of "Vaccination as a Full Life Cycle Escort". Regarding how to better prevent infectious diseases such as measles, hand foot mouth disease, and mumps, Wang Huaqing, Chief Expert of the Immunization Program at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, stated that vaccination is the most effective and convenient means of preventing infectious diseases. At the meeting, a reporter asked: How can we better prevent infectious diseases such as measles, hand foot mouth disease, and mumps? What are the suggestions for getting vaccinated? Wang Huaqing made the above statement regarding this. Wang Huaqing pointed out that measles and mumps can be prevented by receiving the mumps vaccine. Vaccination with EV71 vaccine can effectively prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by EV71 enterovirus. The transmission routes of these three infectious diseases are basically the same, mainly through close contact transmission and respiratory droplet transmission. The following measures can also play a preventive role: One is to maintain good hygiene habits. The second is to frequently open windows for ventilation and keep the air fresh. The third is to try to prevent children from going to crowded places during the popular season. Fourthly, it is necessary to avoid contact with sick children, such as those who have contracted measles, mumps, or hand foot mouth disease in the vicinity. During the acute phase of the disease, contact should be avoided as much as possible. In addition, it is important to monitor the health of children, including morning check ups in daycare institutions and primary schools. If a child is found to have rashes, swollen parotid glands, or fever, prompt medical attention should be sought. Wang Huaqing mentioned that since last year, there have been major outbreaks of measles in some countries around the world. This year, there have also been outbreaks of measles in Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan, which border China, and in some states of the United States. In the context of increasingly frequent international exchanges, it is also very important to take good measures to prevent measles. Wang Huaqing emphasized that children should receive the MMR vaccine in a timely manner when they reach the age of 8 or 18 months to protect their health. (New Society)