Question
Our baby is now 4 years old, and he recently went to the hospital and was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. I’ve noticed that he’s been running a fever lately. I’d like to know what we should do in this situation?
Answer
Based on your description of your child’s condition, if the child has a fever with a temperature above 38.5 degrees Celsius, ibuprofen tablets should be taken. If the temperature is below 38 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods such as wiping the body or soaking in warm water can be used. It is recommended to give your child fever-reducing medication or use traditional Chinese medicine to lower the body temperature. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you and your child good health!