Question
I’m currently seven months pregnant, and my sister’s baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease. He was hospitalized for a week and just got discharged last week. I went to see him, but I didn’t touch him; I just sat beside him. Will a hand, foot, and mouth disease patient still be contagious one week after discharge?
Answer
In your case, there’s no need to worry. She’s fine now; it’s been a week since she was discharged. So you can relax; don’t put any pressure on yourself. He’s not contagious at all now. Don’t be too sensitive; everything’s fine, just relax. The child has been troubled by hand, foot, and mouth disease, so the mother must take the child to see a doctor for treatment immediately. Prevent the blind use of small advertisements for medicine and require proper medication. For parents, it is important to provide the child with enough care and attention and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.