Question
My child has hand, foot, and mouth disease and has been running a fever after receiving two shots, with temperatures ranging between 37.2 and 37.5 degrees. What could be the cause?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, characterized by symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and the appearance of blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. For children, this disease can cause pain and affect eating. The typical course of the disease lasts about seven days. It is recommended to take the following measures: maintain good environmental hygiene, provide proper care, ensure the child consumes enough fluids, and avoid taking the child to crowded places. There is no specific treatment available at present, but symptomatic treatment can be administered, such as fever reduction and antiviral therapy. If complications arise, antibiotic treatment may be necessary. Since hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children, it is advisable for parents to bring their child to a specialist clinic for follow-up and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, giving the child some fruit juice in their daily diet can help with digestion and vitamin supplementation to prevent diarrhea.