Question
My child had hand, foot, and mouth disease last year, and it took a long time to recover. Now I notice many children around me are also suffering from the disease. I’m a bit worried about my child. Can a child who had hand, foot, and mouth disease last year get it again this year?
Answer
Last year, I contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. There’s a possibility of it happening again this year. It’s not a lifelong immunity disease. It’s also related to personal constitution and lifestyle habits. It’s important to drink plenty of water, develop good habits, frequently wash hands, and ensure good ventilation. Increasing nutrition and boosting the immune system can prevent and control the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, which is beneficial for the healthy growth of children. It’s also good to take children out for some physical activities.