Question
A 2.5-year-old child has been diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease and still has recurring fever after taking fever-reducing medicine at home. What should be done?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a contagious disease caused by enterovirus, characterized by rashes appearing on the mouth, hands, and feet. When a child is diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, hospitalization is necessary to prevent severe complications. Parents should not administer fever-reducing medication to their children without a doctor’s prescription and should take their child to see a doctor immediately, following the medical advice given. At the same time, parents should carefully observe any changes in their child’s symptoms and help them receive appropriate medical assistance promptly.