Question
My son received a private Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease vaccine when he got his last immunization. However, since the other day, he’s been running a fever and drooling. We took him to the clinic and they said it was Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. Is it a misdiagnosis? Or could the vaccine be fake? Can someone still get Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease after being vaccinated?
Answer
Hello, the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease vaccine only serves as a preventive measure. Even if a child has received the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease vaccine, if they frequently come into contact with individuals infected with the virus and have a low body resistance, they can still be infected with the virus. Therefore, it is recommended that children avoid contact with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease patients and actively exercise to enhance their resistance. Vaccination does not have a significant impact on this.