Question
Yesterday, after completing the hand, foot, and mouth vaccine, the child noticed small red dots on the abdomen after an ice skating activity. By evening, the number of red dots had increased. Is this phenomenon a sign of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Such symptoms are primarily considered to be caused by rashes, possibly accompanied by pain and the appearance of spots. It is recommended to avoid frequent touching and consider using loratadine granules for oral intake, along with external application of calamine lotion. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children. If related symptoms are detected, it is immediate to bring the child to a professional medical facility for treatment and to pay attention to balanced nutrition intake in daily life to aid in the child’s recovery.