Question
Is it possible for a baby to catch hand, foot, and mouth disease while they have a cold?
Answer
While a baby may contract hand, foot, and mouth disease during a cold, simply having a fever does not confirm the diagnosis. Parents should monitor their baby’s hands, feet, and buttocks for rashes or oral ulcers in the following days. If these symptoms appear, consider the possibility of hand, foot, and mouth disease. To confirm the diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment, it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist doctor for a follow-up visit. In daily life, you can give your child some juice to help with digestion and vitamin absorption, preventing gastrointestinal discomfort. We hope your child recovers quickly!