Question
My child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. They had a fever before the blisters appeared, and now it’s been two days without a fever. Do they still need intravenous fluids?
Answer
In your child’s situation, it is recommended to continue with intravenous fluids to stabilize the condition for a few more days and to confirm whether to stop the fluids based on detailed examination results. You can recheck the blood results in two days. If you decide to stop the intravenous fluids, also ensure to keep taking medication for a few more days to stabilize the condition. Since hand, foot, and mouth disease can have an impact on children, parents should immediately take their child to see a doctor for treatment and avoid self-medicating to alleviate symptoms. Parents should carefully observe any changes in their child’s condition and do their best to help them receive timely treatment.