Question
The child is 18 months old and has been frequently experiencing symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease recently. The body temperature has reached 38.8 degrees. The parents brought the child to the hospital for examination. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
In the face of a child’s hand, foot, and mouth disease accompanied by high fever, the primary task is to immediately administer fever-reducing medication to lower the body temperature. Subsequently, antiviral medications should be used for treatment under the guidance of a physician. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is contagious, so during the recovery period, the child should avoid contact with other children and strict personal hygiene should be maintained, such as washing hands before and after meals. In most cases, the child can recover within 7 to 15 days.