Question
My child is four years old. The blisters from hand, foot, and mouth disease have healed, but they’ve had a high fever for the past two days. They’ve been taking Erjigan Qingre Ning and Oseltamivir granules. Can a child with hand, foot, and mouth disease take medication for high fever?
Answer
After a child contracts hand, foot, and mouth disease, their immune system temporarily weakens, making them susceptible to re-infection. Currently, the child has a fever. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a blood test to understand the nature of the infection before considering medication. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children. Once parents notice any related symptoms in their child, they should immediately take them to a regular hospital for consultation and pay attention to their child’s care issues.