Question
My child is 1.5 years old, and yesterday the child cried continuously, couldn’t eat anything, vomited, had a fever, and blisters appeared on the oral mucosa and the palms of the hands and feet. I took the child to the hospital for a check-up, and what should be done for a 1.5-year-old baby with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
If your baby is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, especially since they are quite young, the condition may be more severe. It is recommended to closely monitor your baby’s condition changes, and if the baby shows signs of mental impairment and malaise, immediate medical treatment should be sought. It is important to isolate and protect your baby to prevent cross-infection. For the next while, avoid taking your baby to crowded places, maintain oral hygiene, avoid eating cold or hot foods, pay more attention to rest, and maintain a regular lifestyle. Typically, complete recovery can be expected within about a week.