Question
A child was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease on June 4th, having contracted it at the kindergarten and received continuous medication injections for five days. The doctor stated that no further treatment is needed and advised adopting a light diet. In this situation, is it suitable to give the child eggs to eat?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a virus. Firstly, the diet should be light. Eggs are rich in protein and can be consumed by children. It is encouraged to drink plenty of water regularly. Suggestion: If hand, foot, and mouth disease does not accompany symptoms such as fever or cough, oral antiviral medication can be used for treatment. In daily life, it is important to cultivate the habit of washing hands frequently, clothes should be exposed to sunlight, and bottles should be treated with water above 70 degrees Celsius to eliminate the virus. Wishing the baby a quick recovery.