Question
Doctor, my baby is one year old, and everything is fine financially. Is it necessary to get the hand, foot, and mouth disease vaccine?
Answer
There are many viruses that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease, but the vaccine can only prevent many of them; it cannot prevent all cases. If the economic conditions are good, it is recommended to get vaccinated because preventing even a small part of the disease reduces the baby’s risk of contracting hand, foot, and mouth disease significantly. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can greatly disrupt a child’s life. Once family members notice any symptoms in the child, they should take the child to a regular hospital for diagnosis immediately. At the same time, pay more attention to the child’s diet and suggest eating more light meals and less spicy or irritating food. We hope the child can receive effective treatment and recover!