Question
My child has just started kindergarten for a few days and has been infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease. They have already been brought back home, but I don’t know how to treat it, and they are constantly whining about wanting to go back to school. What should I do?
Answer
Firstly, ensure your child drinks plenty of water and takes antiviral medication to alleviate the symptoms. It is recommended that during the period of hand, foot, and mouth disease, the child pays attention to personal hygiene, such as washing hands after defecation, before and after eating. At the same time, the child’s diet should be light during this time, avoiding cold, spicy, and greasy foods that may irritate them. The hand, foot, and mouth disease should subside in a few days.