Question
How should one handle a child with hand, foot, and mouth disease who has a fever of 39 degrees Celsius and persists for three days?
Answer
Firstly, check if the child is infected with the EV71 virus. If severe conditions are ruled out, hand, foot, and mouth disease usually heals on its own. Maintain good ventilation in the home environment, adhere to good hygiene practices, pay attention to hand hygiene, and enhance their immune system. May the child recover soon! If parents notice symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in their child, they should immediately take them to a regular hospital for medical consultation. Pay attention to the child’s dietary issues and suggest light meals, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. We hope the child receives appropriate treatment and recovers quickly!