Question
What if I don’t get the hand, foot, and mouth disease vaccine?
Answer
The risk of not receiving the hand, foot, and mouth disease vaccine largely depends on whether there are infected children in the vicinity. If the surrounding children are healthy, the risk of infection is extremely low; but if there are infected cases, it is recommended to get vaccinated to protect children from the illness. In addition, hand, foot, and mouth disease can be harmful to children, so parents are advised to take their children to a specialist for a follow-up examination and treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily care, giving children juice can help with digestion and vitamin absorption, prevent gastrointestinal discomfort, and aid in their quick recovery.