You can’t fully prevent your child from getting a wart or verucca, however good hygiene habits can help guard against these viruses spreading from child to child.

• Wash your child’s hands and feet regularly
• If your child has a scratch, cut, or scrape, wash the area thoroughly and dress it while it’s healing
• Avoid letting your child walk barefoot in public places like pools and gyms – encourage the wearing of flip-flops or sandals
• Don’t let your child share towels
• Change your child’s socks every day and keep their feet clean and dry.