Question
Can hand, foot, and mouth disease patients take a bath?
Answer
Patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease may risk viral infection by taking a bath during the Dragon Boat Festival. However, they can bathe with proper rest and antiviral treatment while keeping the skin dry. It is recommended that parents take their children to a specialist for follow-up and treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, giving children juice can help with digestion and vitamin intake to prevent diarrhea.