Question
My son is 2 years and 9 months old. The doctor said he has hand, foot, and mouth disease on the 2nd. He has been taking medicine for a week now. Can he eat shrimp now?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by intestinal viruses. Generally, with symptomatic treatment, there are no other symptoms that are difficult to heal. According to your description, your baby has been treated for hand, foot, and mouth disease for a week now and has not shown any complications, so he should be on the road to full recovery. Eating a little shrimp will not affect his immune function or the recovery process, so there is no need to worry. When children are troubled by hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents must seek medical treatment in a timely manner to avoid misunderstandings and provide enough care and attention to help the child recover from the disease as soon as possible.